方針(ほうしん)

ほうしん
noun
policy, course
1. policy, course, direction
A guiding principle or plan of action adopted by an organization or individual.
会社(かいしゃ)の方針(ほうしん)に従(したが)う。
To follow the company's policy.
方針(ほうしん)を変更(へんこう)する。
To change the policy.
基本(きほん)方針(ほうしん)を決(き)める。
To decide on the basic policy.

方針(ほうしん) refers to a policy, course of action, or guiding principle.

ETYMOLOGY:
方(ほう) (direction) + 針(しん) (needle) — like a compass needle pointing the way.

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USAGE:
Common in business, government, and organizational contexts.

Related Words

Synonym: 政策(せいさく) (policy (government))
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Added 2026.1.16 8:59 · Revised 2026.6.3 6:25
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