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VocabJLPT N3

to command

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to order
2. to command
3. to appoint

A verb meaning "to order" or "to command." It is used when someone in authority gives a direct instruction to another person, and it carries a formal or authoritative tone.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Why do you always only order me around?" she said angrily.

Sentence 2

She ordered me to follow her without saying a word.

Sentence 3

"Did you actually order him to do that?" I asked.

Sentence 4

Those words commanded me to move forward.

Sentence 5

That teacher made only me stand up again?