Word details

指揮

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指揮.

Dictionary

Entry

指揮指麾NounTransitive~する VerbFreq #4640
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

ゆびさ.す-さ.し

Nanori

いぶさしさす

brandish, wave, wag, swing, shake

12 strokesFrequency 946JLPT N1Grade 6

On

Kun

ふる.う

beckon to, command

15 strokes

On

Kun

さしまね.くさしずばた

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