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出す。
My boss always gives instructions in an authoritative tone.