Word details

指針

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 指針.

Dictionary

Entry

指針しんNounFreq #20044
1

needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; pointer; index

2

guiding principle; guideline; guide

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

ゆびさ.す-さ.し

Nanori

いぶさしさす

needle, pin, staple, stinger

10 strokesFrequency 505JLPT N2Grade 6

On

シン

Kun

はり

Nanori

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