命じる
めいじる
meijiru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
命じる (めいじる (meijiru)) means "to order". It is read めいじる (meijiru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to order
Also : to command
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Example Sentences
彼は全員に立つよう命じました。
かれはぜんいんにたつようめいじました。
He ordered everyone to stand up.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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