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What does 方針 (ほうしん, houshin) mean?

方針 (ほうしん, houshin) means policy, guiding principle.

Quick facts
Readingほうしん
Romajihoushin
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ほうしん
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhoushin

policy, guiding principle

  1. 1noun policy; course; plan (of action)
  2. 2noun magnetic needle

Example sentences

  • I will explain our policy going forward.

  • The company's policy has changed.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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