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方針
houshin
Description
「方針」は、何かをするときに、どちらへ進むかを決めた大きな考え方のことです。
"方針" is a big idea deciding which direction to take when doing something.
会社や学校、政府などがよく使う、少しかたい言葉です。
It is a somewhat formal word often used by companies, schools, and governments.
Meanings
方針houshin
policy; course of action; guiding principle
会社の方針が変わりました。
The company's policy has changed.
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Notes
- Etymology
方 (direction) + 針 (needle), literally a compass needle pointing the way forward.
- Nuance
More abstract than 計画 (a concrete plan); 方針 is the overall direction guiding decisions.
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