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指し南なん

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

instruction; teaching; coaching

Often used for systematic guidance in traditional arts, martial arts, or performance. The term originates from the compass in a 指南車 (south-pointing chariot), which always points the same direction.

See also: 指南車 (しなんしゃ)

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