指示(しじ)

しじ
noun, suru verb
instructions; directions; order
1. instructions; directions; orders
Commands or guidance given to tell someone what to do.
指示(しじ)に従(したが)う。
Follow the instructions.
上司(じょうし)から指示(しじ)を受(う)けた。
I received instructions from my supervisor.
指示(しじ)通(どお)りにやってください。
Please do it according to the instructions.

指示(しじ) refers to directions or orders given by someone in authority.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 指示(しじ)を出(だ)す (give instructions)
  • 指示(しじ)を受(う)ける (receive instructions)
  • 指示(しじ)に従(したが)う (follow instructions)
  • 指示(しじ)通(どお)り (as instructed)
  • 指示(しじ)書(しょ) (written instructions, directive)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 命令(めいれい): order, command (stronger)
  • 案内(あんない): guidance, directions (gentler)
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Added 2026.2.3 14:02 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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