also: みちじるし
noun
A physical post or sign that shows the way, often found along roads or trails.
山道に道標が立っていた。
There was a signpost standing on the mountain path.
道標に従って進んでください。
Please proceed following the guideposts.
Rare reading for the same kanji; みちじるし is a less common alternative.
Compound of 道 (road) and 標 (mark, sign). The reading どうひょう is the on'yomi reading, while みちじるし is a kun'yomi-based reading that is now rare.