How to say 'Command' in Japanese | 指揮

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The Japanese word for Command is 'Shiki', written as 指揮 in Japanese.'Command' in hiragana is しき.

word

指揮

Meaning

Command

Reading

しき

shiki

Kanji

指Finger 揮Wield, Display

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '指揮 (しき)' means 'command' or 'directing'. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is leading or managing a group, such as in military, musical, or organizational settings. For example: The conductor is directing the orchestra「指揮者がオーケストラを指揮している」(しきしゃがオーケストラをしきしている). The general commanded the troops「将軍が部隊を指揮した」(しょうぐんがぶたいをしきした). This word emphasizes the act of guiding or controlling a group or activity, often with authority or expertise.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4764

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 指揮

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

指

Meaning

Finger

kanji

揮

Meaning

Wield, Display

Words Related to 指揮 Through the Kanji 指

These 16 Words contain the Kanji 指 as well.

word

指

Meaning

Finger

word

目指す

Meaning

Aim

word

指示

Meaning

Instruction

word

指す

Meaning

Point

word

小指

Meaning

Pinkie

word

指定

Meaning

Designation

word

薬指

Meaning

Ring finger

word

親指

Meaning

Thumb

word

指摘

Meaning

Pointing out

word

指導

Meaning

Guidance

word

指標

Meaning

Indicator

word

指差す

Meaning

Point

word

人差し指

Meaning

Index finger

word

中指

Meaning

Finger, Middle

word

指先

Meaning

Fingertip

word

指輪

Meaning

Ring

Words Related to 指揮 Through the Kanji 揮

This Word contains the Kanji 揮 as well.

word

発揮

Meaning

Demonstration

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'Shiki' means 'Command' .

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