指針 | Japanese meaning

指針【ししん】

Frequency rank: 20,902. – 20,983.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; pointer; index
guiding principle; guideline; guide

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指針【ししん】Frequency rank: 20,902. – 20,983.
ししん

Generated definitions (experimental)

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.

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The needle of the thermometer is rising.

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The hand of the clock is pointing to 3 PM.

guiding principle; guideline; guide

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

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The guiding principles in education promote the growth of students.

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The company's policy serves as a guideline.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to show the guidelineto establish a guidelinenew guidelineto follow the guidelineto have a guiding principlepolicy guidelineguidelines are necessaryeducational guidelineto update the guidelinebased on the guideline

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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

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