Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 命令(めいれい) in Japanese

命令
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
めいれい
Romaji
meirei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    order; command; decree; directive
    Example sentence
    兵士はその命令従うこと否定した The troops refused to obey the command.
  • Parts of speech
    computer terminology
    Meaning
    (software) instruction; statement
    Example sentence
    兵士はその命令従うこと拒否した The troops refused to obey the command.

Examples of 命令, めいれい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

5 strokes

orders, ancient laws, command, decree

On'Yomi: レイ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: いのち

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