Word details
道しるべ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 道しるべ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
guidepost; signpost
Examples
それでは、習慣は人間生活の偉大な道しるべである。
Custom, then, is the great guide of human life.
2
guide; manual; handbook
3
tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
道
road-way, street, district, journey, course, moral, teachings
11 strokesFrequency 207JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ドウトウ
Kun
みちいう
Nanori
さじどみつおさむ
標
signpost, seal, mark, stamp, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, target
15 strokesFrequency 686JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ヒョウ
Kun
しるべしるし
Nanori
しべ
導
guidance, leading, conduct, usher
15 strokesFrequency 354JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ドウ
Kun
みちび.く
Nanori
みち
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