English–Japanese
“instruction” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishiji
Example
先生の指示に従います。sen sei no shi ji ni shitaga i ma su
I follow the teacher's instructions.
How to say “instruction” in Japanese
“Instruction” in Japanese is 指示 (shiji).
Describes a communicated course of action that another person is expected to follow, ranging from guidance to a firm order.
Example sentences with 指示
作業を始める前に、担当者の指示を確認します。sa gyō o haji me ru mae ni tan tō sha no shi ji o kaku nin shi ma su
Before starting the work, I check the supervisor's instructions.
Tips for using 指示
- In everyday Japanese, 指示 (shiji) sounds more official than a casual request and often appears at school or work when someone tells others what to do.