命令
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命令
1
order; command; decree; directive
Examples
ケンは自分の犬に、そこで待つように命令した。
Ken told his dog to wait there.
2
Computing
(software) instruction; statement
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
令
5 strokes
Frequency: 804
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
orders
laws
command
decree
good
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
のり
りょう
れ
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