指揮
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指揮
1
command; direction; supervision
Examples
彼女は計画の立案を指揮した。
She directed the planning of the project.
2
conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
Examples
指揮者はオーケストラの指揮をする。
A conductor directs an orchestra.
Kanji in this Word
指
9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
いぶ
さし
さす
揮
12 strokes
Frequency: 946
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
brandish
wave
wag
swing
shake
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.う
麾
15 strokes
Meanings
beckon to
command
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さしまね.く
さしずばた
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