指針 | Japanese meaning

指針【ししん】

Frequency rank: 20,902. – 20,983.

Alsoししん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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

This meaning refers to the physical objects that point or show direction or measurement. It can be used in contexts related to instruments or clocks.

The needle of the thermometer is rising.

guiding principle; guideline; guide

This meaning refers to abstract concepts used as standards or recommendations for behavior, decision-making, or methodology.

The guiding principles in education promote the growth of students.

Example sentences1 result

Some people do not have a consistent set of principles; they just adopt whatever principles benefit them at the moment.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

指針【ししん】

Frequency rank: 20,902. – 20,983.

Alsoししん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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

This meaning refers to the physical objects that point or show direction or measurement. It can be used in contexts related to instruments or clocks.

The needle of the thermometer is rising.

guiding principle; guideline; guide

This meaning refers to abstract concepts used as standards or recommendations for behavior, decision-making, or methodology.

The guiding principles in education promote the growth of students.

Example sentences1 result

Some people do not have a consistent set of principles; they just adopt whatever principles benefit them at the moment.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

指

N33

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

訓ゆび、さ.す、-さ.し

音シ

名い、いぶ、さし、さす

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針

N26

意needle; pin; staple; stinger

訓はり

音シン

名は

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指針【ししん】

Frequency rank: 20,902. – 20,983.

Alsoししん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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

This meaning refers to the physical objects that point or show direction or measurement. It can be used in contexts related to instruments or clocks.

The needle of the thermometer is rising.

guiding principle; guideline; guide

This meaning refers to abstract concepts used as standards or recommendations for behavior, decision-making, or methodology.

The guiding principles in education promote the growth of students.

Example sentences1 result

Some people do not have a consistent set of principles; they just adopt whatever principles benefit them at the moment.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

指針【ししん】

Frequency rank: 20,902. – 20,983.

Alsoししん

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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

This meaning refers to the physical objects that point or show direction or measurement. It can be used in contexts related to instruments or clocks.

The needle of the thermometer is rising.

guiding principle; guideline; guide

This meaning refers to abstract concepts used as standards or recommendations for behavior, decision-making, or methodology.

The guiding principles in education promote the growth of students.

Example sentences1 result

Some people do not have a consistent set of principles; they just adopt whatever principles benefit them at the moment.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

指

N33

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

訓ゆび、さ.す、-さ.し

音シ

名い、いぶ、さし、さす

Details

針

N26

意needle; pin; staple; stinger

訓はり

音シン

名は

Details