noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Used for giving orders to a group, such as in military, sports, or organizational settings. Often implies a loud, authoritative command.
隊長が号令をかけると、全員が一斉に動き出した。
When the captain gave the order, everyone started moving at once.
先生が号令をかけて、授業を始めた。
The teacher gave the command and started the class.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
classroom bowing ritual
Specifically the ritual of bowing at the beginning and end of a school class, often led by a class monitor with phrases like 起立・礼.
日直が号令をかけて、みんなで礼をした。
The class monitor gave the command, and everyone bowed together.