指揮 Command

Meaning

Primary

Command

Alternative

Lead

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

Take your finger and brandish it to command the troops.

Reading

しき

Explanation

The readings are the on'yomi readings, so if you know those you may take command of this vocab word.

Context

Context Sentences

アメリカ軍を指揮している司令官に一度会ってみたいな。

I’d like to meet the commanding officer of the American army.

Kanji Composition

1. 指

   し Finger
2. 揮

   き Brandish