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方針
ほうしん
N2
noun
Meanings
1
objective
2
plan
3
policy
4
course
5
plan (of action)
6
magnetic needle
Example sentence
私は前任者の方針を踏襲する考えです。
I intend to follow my predecessor's policy.
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Kanji in this word
方
Direction, Person, Alternative
4 strokes
針
Needle, Pin, Staple
10 strokes
More words with
方
行方
ゆくえ ·
one's whereabouts
N2
方法
ほうほう ·
method
N3
見方
みかた ·
viewpoint
一方
いっぽう ·
on the other hand
N3
地方
ちほう ·
area
N3
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方向
ほうこう ·
direction
N3
考え方
かんがえかた ·
way of thinking
双方
そうほう ·
both parties
More words with
針
針
はり ·
needle
N3
指針
ししん ·
needle (compass, gauge, etc.)
針金
はりがね ·
wire
N2
針路
しんろ ·
course
N2
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