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指揮

Command, direction, or conducting an orchestra

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指揮する verb form
指揮者 shikisha - conductor; commander
指揮官 shikikan - commander
1 Noun, Suru verb

Command / Direction

Refers to the act of leading a large group toward a specific goal through explicit orders, particularly in military or operational contexts.

Example

救助活動 は 、 彼 が 指揮する こと に なった 。

It was decided that he would direct the rescue operation.

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2 Noun, Suru verb

Conducting (Music)

Describes the specific role of leading a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra or choir, to control tempo and dynamics.

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指揮
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Command, direction, or conducting an orchestra
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