Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 指針(ししん) in Japanese

指針
Kana Reading
ししん
Romaji
shishin
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    needle (of a compass, etc.); indicator; pointer; index
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    guiding principle; guideline; guide


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

10 strokes

needle, pin, staple, stinger

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: はり

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: ゆび, さ.す, -さ.し

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