命ずる
めいずる
meizuru
JLPT N2verbVocabularyLevel 72 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

命ずる (めいずる (meizuru)) means "to order". It is read めいずる (meizuru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to order

Also : to command · to appoint · to assign

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Example Sentences

隊長は全員に直ちに退避せよと命ずる。

たいちょうはぜんいんにただちにたいひせよとめいずる。

The captain orders everyone to evacuate immediately.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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