instruction

指示

何をすべきか、または目的を達成する手順を示すもの。

やさしい英語で： Something you are told to do, or a step that tells you how to achieve something.

• Follow each instruction carefully.
• The teacher gave us clear instructions.
• His instruction was to wait outside.

使い方： instruction to do something (We received an instruction to leave the building.)

類義語： direction, order

よく使う表現： follow an instruction, give an instruction, instruction to someone

使用説明、説明書

製品の組み立て方や使い方を説明した文書。

やさしい英語で： Written information that tells you how to put a product together or use it.

• Read the instructions before using the oven.
• The box came without assembly instructions.
• One instruction explains how to change the battery.

類義語： directions

よく使う表現： read the instruction, instruction manual, assembly instruction

指導、教育

知識や技術を人に教えること。

やさしい英語で： The activity of teaching someone a skill or giving them knowledge.

• The course includes practical instruction.
• She received instruction in basic first aid.
• Individual instruction helped him improve his swimming.

使い方： instruction in something (They offer instruction in several languages.)

類義語： teaching, training

よく使う表現： receive instruction, instruction in something, individual instruction

依頼人の指示

依頼人が弁護士に、どの法律上の仕事を頼むか伝える指示。

やさしい英語で： Directions a client gives a lawyer about what legal work to do for them.

• The solicitor took instructions from her client.
• We need your instructions before filing the claim.
• Counsel acted according to the client’s instructions.

使い方： take instructions from someone (The lawyer took instructions from the company.); act on someone’s instructions (We acted on our client’s instructions.)

類義語： directions

よく使う表現： instruction from someone, client instruction, act on instruction