命令

めいれい

order, command, decree

Also:(software) instruction

What does 命令 mean?

命令 is a Japanese noun meaning order, command, decree in English. It can also be translated as (software) instruction depending on context. It is written as 命令 in kanji, めいれい in hiragana, and meirei in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

ケンは自分の犬に、そこで待つように命令した。

Ken told his dog to wait there.