No. 570 in Japanese
指定
"Designation" or "specification."
In a sentence
すべての申込書は指定のフォームを使用してください。
Please use the designated form for all applications.
In this sentence, '指定' is used as an adjective (designated) to describe the specific form required for applications.
座席を指定する場合は、事前にお知らせください。
If you wish to specify a seat, please inform us in advance.
Here, '指定' functions as a verb (to specify) indicating the action of choosing or assigning a particular seat.
このイベントの開催場所を指定する権限がありますか？
Do you have the authority to designate the venue for this event?
In this example, '指定' is used as a verb meaning 'to designate,' referring to assigning or determining a specific venue.
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