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“orders” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisashizu

Example

上司の指図に従います。jō shi no sashi zu ni shitaga i ma su

I follow my boss's orders.

Illustration for 指図 (orders)

How to say “orders” in Japanese

“Orders” in Japanese is 指図 (sashizu).

Marks a direction imposed on another person, often with the force of an order rather than a mere suggestion.

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

Example sentences with 指図

彼は人からの指図を嫌い、自分で決めたがります。kare wa hito ka ra no sashi zu o kira i ji bun de ki me ta ga ri ma su

He dislikes being given orders and wants to make his own decisions.

Tips for using 指図

  • In workplace Japanese, 指図 (sashizu) can sound critical when it describes someone telling others what to do instead of simply coordinating a task.

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