noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
commanding tone; authoritative manner
Describes speech or behavior that sounds like giving orders, often with a nuance of being overbearing or bossy.
彼の命令調の話し方には我慢できない。
I can't stand his commanding way of speaking.
上司はいつも命令調で指示を
My boss always gives instructions in an authoritative tone.
Describes a domineering or coercive attitude, not limited to speech tone.
Compound of 命令 (command, order) and 調 (tone, style).