指針
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指針
1
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; pointer; index
2
guiding principle; guideline; guide
Kanji in this Word
指
9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
いぶ
さし
さす
針
10 strokes
Frequency: 505
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
needle
pin
staple
stinger
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
は
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