English–Japanese

“directive” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishirei

Example

会社から新しい指令が出ました。kai sha ka ra atara shi i shi rei ga de ma shi ta

The company issued a new directive.

Illustration for 指令 (directive)

How to say “directive” in Japanese

“Directive” in Japanese is 指令 (shirei).

A directive gives an authoritative course of action that guides people or an organization toward a set task.

Full entry for 指令: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 指令

新しい指令によって作業の手順が変わりました。atara shi i shi rei ni yo tte sa gyō no te jun ga ka wa ri ma shi ta

The new directive changed the work procedures.

Tips for using 指令

  • The English word directive and 指令 (shirei) both suggest formal guidance, but 指令 commonly appears in settings where an organization issues an order to its members.

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