Meaning

Primary

Instructions

Alternatives

Directions, Advice

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Use your finger to indicate some things. These are your instructions. Okay, do this (point), do that (point), and then finally do this (point).

Reading

しじ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are the on'yomi readings. You've learned them both already, good for you!

Context

Context Sentences

お金を使い切るよう、コウイチに指示されたんだ。

I was directed by Koichi to spend all the money.

医者の指示をあおいだ方がいいんじゃないかな?

Wouldn't it be better to ask a doctor for advice?

指示を無視するのはよくありませんが、指示待ち族にはなってもらいたくはありません。私の言っている意味が分かりますか?

Ignoring orders is not good, but I don’t want you to be someone who can’t work without instructions. Do you know what I mean?

Kanji Composition