Japanese phrase
この指示は___という意味ですか？ ko no shi ji wa ___ to i u i mi de su ka
Meaning
Does this instruction mean ___?
When to use it
Asks whether an instruction has a particular meaning. It politely checks an interpretation before action and is common in study or workplace settings.
Example dialogue
この指示はここに名前を書くという意味ですか？ ko no shi ji wa ko ko ni na mae o ka ku to i u i mi de su ka
Does this instruction mean writing your name here?
はい、そういう意味です。 ha i sō i u i mi de su
Yes, that is what it means.