How to say 'Instruction' in Japanese | 指示

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The Japanese word for Instruction is 'Shiji', written as 指示 in Japanese.'Instruction' in hiragana is しじ.

word

指示

Meaning

Instruction

Reading

しじ

shiji

Kanji

指Finger 示Show, Indicate

Explanation

The Japanese noun '指示 (しじ)' means 'instruction' or 'direction'. It refers to guidance or orders given by someone in authority, such as a boss, teacher, or manual. This word is commonly used in professional, educational, or technical contexts. For example: follow the instructions「指示に従ってください」(しじにしたがってください). The teacher gave clear instructions「先生は明確な指示を出した」(せんせいはめいかくなしじをだした). It can also imply a sense of authority or hierarchy, as the person giving the instructions is typically in a position of power or expertise.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1986

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 指示

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

指

Meaning

Finger

kanji

示

Meaning

Show, Indicate

Words Related to 指示 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

指揮

Meaning

Command

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 指示 Through the Kanji 示

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 示 as well.

word

示す

Meaning

Show

word

表示

Meaning

Display

word

掲示板

Meaning

Bulletin board

word

掲示

Meaning

Posting

word

提示

Meaning

Presentation

word

展示

Meaning

Exhibition

word

開示

Meaning

Disclosure

word

示唆

Meaning

Hint

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What does 'Shiji' (指示) mean?

'Shiji' means 'Instruction' .

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