羅針盤
Meanings
1
Refers to a magnetic compass for navigation. Can also be used figuratively for a guiding principle or standard.
The sailor checked the direction by looking at the compass.
His words are the compass of my life.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を羅針盤にするto use something as a guide or compass (often figurative)
He uses those words as a guiding compass for his life.
- 羅針盤が〈方向〉を指すfor a compass to point in a direction
A compass always points north.
- 羅針盤となるto serve as a guiding principle or standard (figurative)
That philosophy became the guiding compass for the company.