命じる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命じる
1
to order; to command
Examples
キャプテンは静かにするように命じた。
The captain commanded silence.
2
to appoint
Kanji in this Word
命
8 strokes
Frequency: 465
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
fate
command
decree
destiny
life
appoint
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いのち
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