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What does 指針 (ししん, shishin) mean?

指針 (ししん, shishin) means needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator.

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Readingししん
Romajishishin
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ししん
shishin

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

  1. 1noun needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator
  2. 2noun guiding principle; guideline; guide

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