命ずる

Meaning

1. vzvt
   to order; to command
2. vzvt
   to appoint

Example sentences

• 全ての兵士は王様に敵からこの城を守るよう命ぜられた。

  All the soldiers were called out by the king to defend the castle against all opposition.

• 私は後に残るよう命ぜられた。

  I was bidden to stay behind.