Instructions
Directions, Advice
noun, verbal noun
Use your finger to indicate some things. These are your instructions. Okay, do this (point), do that (point), and then finally do this (point).
The readings are the on'yomi readings. You've learned them both already, good for you!
お金を使い切るよう、コウイチに指示されたんだ。
I was directed by Koichi to spend all the money.
医者の指示をあおいだ方がいいんじゃないかな？
Wouldn't it be better to ask a doctor for advice?
指示を無視するのはよくありませんが、指示待ち族にはなってもらいたくはありません。私の言っている意味が分かりますか？
Ignoring orders is not good, but I don’t want you to be someone who can’t work without instructions. Do you know what I mean?