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行動指針 (こうどうししん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

行こう動どう指し針しん

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Meanings

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noun

guidelines for action; personal principles

Refers to a set of guiding principles or a code of conduct that directs one's actions, whether in an organization or for an individual.

会かい社しゃは新あたらしい行こう動どう指し針しんを発はっ表ぴょうした。
The company announced new guidelines for action.
彼かれは自じ分ぶんの行こう動どう指し針

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He made his decision according to his personal principles.

Kanji

行going, journey, carry out
動move, motion, change
指finger, point to, indicate
針needle, pin, staple

Similar words

方ほう針しん
方針 is a broader term for a policy or course of action, while 行動指針 specifically refers to guidelines or principles that directly govern behavior.
行こう動どう規き範はん
行動規範 is a code of conduct, often more formal and rule-based, whereas 行動指針 can be more flexible, like guiding principles.

Etymology

Compound of 行動 (action, behavior) and 指針 (guideline, pointer). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.