指示書(しじしょ)

A compound of 指示(しじ) (instruction, direction) and 書(しょ) (document, writing). The 書(しょ) suffix marks it as an official written document, giving it more weight than a verbal instruction.

Common collocations

• 作業(さぎょう)指示書(しじしょ): work instruction sheet
• 医師(いし)の指示書(しじしょ): doctor's written directive
• 指示書(しじしょ)を発行(はっこう)する: to issue a directive
• 指示書(しじしょ)に基(もと)づく: based on the directive
• 指示書(しじしょ)を作成(さくせい)する: to prepare a directive document

Similar words

• 説明書(せつめいしょ): instruction manual — explains how something works; informational rather than directive
• マニュアル: manual — step-by-step guide, often for equipment or procedures
• 通達(つうたつ): official notice, circular — used for policy communications within organizations
• 命令書(めいれいしょ): order document — stronger; an authoritative command

Usage

In healthcare, a 指示書(しじしょ) from a doctor is a legally required document for services like home nursing (訪問(ほうもん)看護(かんご)), home rehabilitation, and prescription medication. In manufacturing, 作業(さぎょう)指示書(しじしょ) standardize procedures on the factory floor.