noun
Honorific term for an order or instruction from a superior, such as a lord, boss, or teacher. Used in formal or respectful contexts.
社長の仰せに従って、新しいプロジェクトを始めました。
Following the president's order, we started a new project.
先生の仰せの通りに、毎日
noun
what you say; your words
Honorific way to refer to someone's words or statement. Often used when quoting or acknowledging a superior's remarks.
部長の仰せを皆に伝えてください。
Please convey the manager's words to everyone.
お客様の仰せのとおり、すぐに対応いたします。
As you said, we will respond immediately.
I practice every day as my teacher instructed.
命令 is a general, neutral term for 'order' or 'command', while 仰せ is an honorific expression used specifically for orders from a superior.
お言葉 is another honorific term for someone's words, but it is broader and can be used in more situations, while 仰せ is more formal and often implies a directive or instruction.
Derived from the honorific prefix 御 (お) and the verb 仰す (おおす), an old honorific verb meaning 'to say'. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it has been used as a respectful term for a superior's words or commands since classical Japanese.