“Designation” in Japanese
Short answer
Designation in Japanese is “指定” (shitei). Full meaning: designation, specification, assignment, appointment, pointing at.
Other ways to say “Designation” in Japanese
名指し
nazashi calling by name, designation, nomination
称呼
shouko appellation, designation
呼称
koshou name, designation, denomination, naming, giving a name
称
shou name, title, designation; fame, reputation
指示
shiji indication, denotation, designation; instructions, directions
名ざし
nazashi calling by name, designation, nomination
任命
ninmei appointment, nomination, ordination, commission, designation
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