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指針 【ししん】

  1. [n] needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; pointer; index
  2. [n] guiding principle; guideline; guide
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
指 Finger, Point To, Indicate, Put Into, Play (chess), Measure (ruler) シ ゆび, さ.す, -さ.し 3
針 Needle, Pin, Staple, Stinger シン はり 6