This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: れい
Romaji: rei
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

command; order; dictation

Kanji

Reading: レイ
Meanings: orders, ancient laws, command, decree

Example Sentences

それは外交(がいこう)辞令(じれい)だ。
➥Those words are mere diplomatic niceties.
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巧言令色(こうげんれいしょく)(すく)なし(じん)
➥Fair words butter no parsnips.
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前進(ぜんしん)命令(めいれい)()っていた。
➥They were waiting for the go-ahead.
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(わたし)命令(めいれい)絶対(ぜったい)だ。
➥My orders are absolute.
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この命令(めいれい)厳守(げんしゅ)すべき。
➥This order is to be obeyed to the letter.
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(きみ)提案(ていあん)命令同然(めいれいどうぜん)だ。
➥Your suggestion amounts to an order.
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