指図(さしず)

さしず
noun, verb (suru)
instructions; orders; directions
1. instructions; orders; directions
commands or guidance given to someone, often with an authoritative or bossy nuance
人(ひと)に指図(さしず)するな。
Don't boss people around.
上司(じょうし)の指図(さしず)に従(したが)った。
I followed my boss's orders.
誰(だれ)にも指図(さしず)されたくない。
I don't want to be told what to do by anyone.

USAGE:

  • 指図(さしず)する (to give orders, to direct)
  • 指図(さしず)を受(う)ける (to receive orders)
  • 人(ひと)に指図(さしず)するな (don't boss people around)

NUANCE:
Often carries a negative connotation of being bossy or authoritarian. Used when someone is giving commands in an overbearing manner.

COMPARISON:

  • 指示(しじ) - instructions (neutral, professional)
  • 命令(めいれい) - order, command (stronger, more formal)
  • 指図(さしず) - instructions (can imply bossiness)
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Added 2026.1.25 17:01
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