Vocabulary

What does 指揮 (しき, shiki) mean?

指揮 (しき, shiki) means command, direction (e.g. conducting).

Quick facts
Readingしき
Romajishiki
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
しき
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshiki

command, direction (e.g. conducting)

  1. 1noun · suru verb · transitive command; direction; supervision
  2. 2noun · suru verb · transitive conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)

Example sentences

  • Everyone acted under the department head's direction.

  • He conducted the orchestra.

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