How to say 'Order' in Japanese | 命じる

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The Japanese word for Order is 'Meijiru', written as 命じる in Japanese.'Order' in hiragana is めいじる.

word

命じる

Meaning

Order

Reading

めいじる

meijiru

Kanji

命Command, Life

Explanation

The Japanese verb '命じる (めいじる)' means 'to order' or 'to command'. It is used when someone in a position of authority gives a directive or instruction to someone else. This verb often implies a formal or authoritative context, such as in military, workplace, or hierarchical settings. For example: The general ordered the soldiers to advance「将軍は兵士たちに前進するよう命じた」(しょうぐんはへいしたちにぜんしんするようめいじた). The boss commanded the employees to finish the report by tomorrow「上司は従業員に明日までにレポートを終えるよう命じた」(じょうしはじゅうぎょういにんにあしたまでにレポートをおえるようめいじた). Note that '命じる' carries a strong sense of authority and is not typically used in casual or informal situations.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6516

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 命じる

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

命

Meaning

Command, Life

Hiragana in the Word 命じる

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

じ

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 命じる Through the Kanji 命

These 11 Words contain the Kanji 命 as well.

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命

Meaning

Life

word

生命

Meaning

Life

word

命令

Meaning

Order

word

革命

Meaning

Revolution

word

一生懸命

Meaning

Hard, Earnestly

word

命ずる

Meaning

Command

word

懸命

Meaning

Earnest

word

運命

Meaning

Fate

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寿命

Meaning

Lifespan

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任命

Meaning

Appointment

word

使命

Meaning

Mission

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'Meijiru' means 'Order' .

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