1.
order, command, instruction
An authoritative directive that must be followed.
上司から命令を受けた。
I received an order from my boss.
命令に従わなければならない。
You must obey orders.
社長が全員に残業を命令した。
The company president ordered everyone to work overtime.
裁判所から退去命令が出た。
An eviction order was issued by the court.
彼は部下に命令ばかりして、自分では何もしない。
He does nothing but order his subordinates around and doesn't do anything himself.
2.
imperative (grammar)
The grammatical form used for commands.
命令形を使って文を作りなさい。
Make sentences using the imperative form.
Grammar instruction
「食べろ」は「食べる」の命令形です。
"Tabero" is the imperative form of "taberu."
日本語の命令形は男性が使うことが多い。
The imperative form in Japanese is more often used by men.
命令文は相手に直接行動を求める表現だ。
An imperative sentence is an expression that directly demands action from the listener.
命令の口調は目上の人に使ってはいけない。
You must not use a commanding tone with people above you in status.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 命令する (to order, to command)
- 命令を出す (to issue an order)
- 命令を受ける (to receive an order)
- 命令に従う (to obey an order)
- 命令に背く (to disobey an order)
GRAMMAR TERM:
- 命令形 (imperative form)
- 命令文 (imperative sentence)
RELATED WORDS:
- 指示 (instruction, direction - softer)
- 指令 (order, command - formal/military)
- お{願い (request - polite alternative)
Related Words
Related:
指示 (instruction)