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司令 (しれい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 5,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
command ; commander
Refers to the act of commanding or the person in command, especially in military or organizational contexts. Often used in compounds like 司令官 (commanding officer) or 司令部 (headquarters).
ぜん
員いん
に
待たい
機き
を
命めい
じ
た
。
The commander ordered everyone to stand by.
Kanji 司 director, official, govt office Similar words 命めい 令れい 命令 is a general order or command, while 司令 refers more to the authority or role of commanding, often in a military or organizational hierarchy.
指し 揮き 指揮 means directing or conducting (e.g., an orchestra or a battle), focusing on the act of leading, whereas 司令 emphasizes the position or authority of command.
Etymology Compound of 司 (direct, manage) and 令 (order, command). The combination conveys the idea of directing and issuing orders, fitting its military and organizational usage.
