JLPT N3 · Workplace roles

指示

しじ

instruction

Stroke order of 指示

2 characters, 14 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

指 · 9 strokes示 · 5 strokes

Memory trick

A finger (指) points and shows (示) what to do.

Parts: 指 finger + 示 show

The characters in 指示

指ゆび — finger (9 strokes)

Example sentence

先生の指示に従います。

せんせいのしじにしたがいます。

I follow the teacher's instructions.

Words with 指

指導guidance 指finger

Words with 示

示すto show; to indicate

More words: Workplace roles

係長subsection chief 職員staff member 役員executive; officer 専門家expert 技術者engineer; technician 代表representative 秘書secretary 係person in charge 命令order; command 指導guidance 役割role 地位position; status

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