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N1 Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

指図(さしず)instruction, mandate, directions

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    1. Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb

      1.

      directions, instructions, orders, command

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    指図 【さしず】

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      上司(じょうし)からある仕事(しごと)指図(さしず)()けました。

      I received instructions for a certain job from my boss. {instruction, mandate, directions}

      • N1

      (わたし)(あご)指図(さしず)をするような(えら)そうな(ひと)(きら)いだ。

      I dislike arrogant people who give orders or instructions with a tilt of their chin. {instruction, mandate, directions}

      • N1

      (ひと)から指図(さしず)()けたくない(ひと)会社(かいしゃ)(はたら)(こと)不可能(ふかのう)です。

      People who do not want to take instructions from others find it impossible to work in a company. {instruction, mandate, directions}

      • N1

      同僚(どうりょう):「(ぼく)たちは対等(たいとう)関係(かんけい)だろ?だから、(きみ)指図(さしず)()けないよ!」

      Colleague: "We're equals, aren't we? Therefore, I won't take your instructions!" {instruction, mandate, directions}

      • N1

      部下(ぶか):「もう仕事(しごと)について大体(だいたい)理解(りかい)していますから、いちいち指図(さしず)しないで(くだ)さい。」

      Subordinate: "I already have a general understanding of the work, so please refrain from giving me instructions all the time." {instruction, mandate, directions}

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