Japanese word

指定

Pronunciation

Romajishitei

Meaning

  • nounspecify

Example

日時を指定します。nichi ji o shi tei shi ma su

I specify the date and time.

Illustration for 指定 (specify)

More examples

申込書に受け取り場所を指定してください。mōshi komi sho ni u ke to ri ba sho o shi tei shi te ku da sa i

Please specify the pickup location on the application form.

Core concept

It marks one particular option or condition as the one set for a specific purpose rather than leaving several possibilities open.

Common phrases

  • 指定席shi tei seki

    reserved seat

  • 指定の日時shi tei no nichi ji

    specified date and time

  • 指定の場所shi tei no ba sho

    designated place

Similar words

決定kettei: The act of settling a matter as final after considering the available options.
設定settei: The act of setting a value, condition, or arrangement.
特定tokutei: The act of identifying one particular person, thing, or area.
選択sentaku: The act of choosing one option from several possibilities.

Definition in Japanese

対象や条件をはっきりと選び定めること。tai shō ya jō ken o ha kki ri to era bi sada me ru ko to

Word origin

The word 指定 (shitei, "specification") is formed from 指 (shi, "point out") and 定 (tei, "settle"), so its parts reflect pointing to something and fixing it.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, 指定 (shitei, "designation") often relates to arrangements such as times, places, or conditions, so it sounds more official than a simple personal choice.

Opposites

Related words

  • 指定するshiteisuruspecifyverb

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