指図
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指図する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 指図する | 指図しない |
| Polite | 指図します | 指図しません |
| Past polite | 指図しました | 指図しませんでした |
| Past | 指図した | 指図しなかった |
| Te-form | 指図して | 指図しないで |
| Desire | 指図したい | 指図したくない |
| Potential | 指図できる | 指図できない |
| Passive | 指図される | 指図されない |
| Causative | 指図させる | 指図させない |
| Causative passive | 指図させられる | 指図させられない |
| Volitional | 指図しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 指図しましょう | |
| Imperative | 指図しろ | 指図するな |
| Conditional | 指図すれば | 指図しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 指図したら | 指図しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
directions; instructions; orders
Refers to telling someone what to do, often with a nuance of authority or control. Can be used for both verbal instructions and written directions.
I proceeded with the work following my boss's instructions.
He always wants to order people around.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の指図でunder someone's orders/direction
Everyone moved according to his instructions.
- 〈人〉の指図を受けるto receive instructions from someone
I proceeded with the work following my boss's instructions.
- 指図に従うto follow someone's instructions
He silently followed his boss's orders.
- 余計な指図unwanted/uncalled-for interference (giving orders where none were asked for)
Please don't butt in and tell me what to do.