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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

命ずる

Reading

Kana: めいずる
Romaji: meizuru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vt
1

to command; to appoint

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 いのち
Meanings: fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

Example Sentences

(わたし)()(のこ)るよう(めい)ぜられた。
➥I was bidden to stay behind.
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(すべ)ての兵士(へいし)王様(おうさま)(てき)からこの(しろ)(まも)るよう(めい)ぜられた。
➥All the soldiers were called out by the king to defend the castle against all opposition.
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皿洗(さらあら)いを(めい)じられて彼女(かのじょ)(くち)をとがらせた。
➥She pouted when she was told to wash the dishes.
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