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shiji
noun, suru verb

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shishi

English Meaning(s) for 指示

noun, suru verb
  1. indication; denotation; designation
  2. instructions; directions

Definition and Synonyms for 指示

Identification the act of designating or identifying something
Synonyms: アイデンティフィケーション, 任命, 同定, 指定, 指示, 明示, 識別
Index adjust through indexation
Synonyms: 指示
Order give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
Synonyms: 下命, 下知, 令する, 仰せ付ける, 命じる, 命ずる, 命令, 指令, 指揮, 指示, 申し付ける, 言いつける, 言付ける
Direct command with authority
Synonyms: 下命, 令する, 仰せ付ける, 命じる, 命ずる, 命令, 差配, 指図, 指導, 指揮, 指示, 示教, 言いつける, 言付ける
Bid an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Synonyms: コマンド, 命令, 指図, 指示, 言いつけ, 言いつける
Denotation the act of indicating or pointing out by name
Synonyms: 指示
Direct give directions to
Synonyms: 指示, 方向付ける
Command make someone do something
Synonyms: 下命, 下知, 令する, 命じる, 命ずる, 命令, 指令, 指図, 指示
Guidance the act of setting and holding a course
Synonyms: ガイド, ガイダンス, 指示, 舵取り
Show indicate a place, direction, person, or thing
Synonyms: 指す, 指摘, 指示, 指し示す, 示す, 見す, 見せる
Call Attention point out carefully and clearly
Synonyms: 指す, 指摘, 指示, 示す
Refer have as a meaning
Synonyms: 指示, 示す
Index provide with an index
Synonyms: 指示
Direct be in charge of
Synonyms: 指図, 指導, 指揮, 指示, 率いる, 監督, 示教, 示達, 管する, 総締め
Index list in an index
Synonyms: 指示
Orient be oriented
Synonyms: 指す, 指示
Instruction a message describing how something is to be done
Synonyms: インストラクション, 指図, 指示
Direct point somebody into a certain direction
Synonyms: 指示, 方向付ける
Show either spatially or figuratively
Synonyms: 指す, 指摘, 指示, 指し示す, 示す, 見す, 見せる

Meanings for each kanji in 指示

» finger; point to; indicate; put into; play (chess); measure (ruler)
» show; indicate; point out; express; display

Categories 指示 is a member of

Finding the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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Shape shape or influence
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Order give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
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Request ask (a person) to do something
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Control the activity of managing or exerting control over something
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Instruct make aware of
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Inform impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
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Show indicate a place, direction, person, or thing
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Stand For denote or connote
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Supply give something useful or necessary to
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Deal be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
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List include in a list
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Lie be located or situated somewhere
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Substance what a communication that is about something is about
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Naming the verbal act of naming
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Speech Act the use of language to perform some act
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Sample Sentences for 指示

All answers must be written according to the instructions.
We have finished the work in accordance with her instructions.
I'll do it according to your instructions.
Mrs. Jones ordered the room to be swept by noon.
The problem has arisen simply because you didn't follow my instructions.

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