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.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 方針(ほうしん)を決(き)める: to decide on a policy
  • 方針(ほうしん)に従(したが)う: to follow a policy
  • 方針(ほうしん)を変更(へんこう)する: to change policy

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 基本(きほん)方針(ほうしん): basic policy
  • 経営(けいえい)方針(ほうしん): management policy
  • 教育(きょういく)方針(ほうしん): educational policy

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

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Added 2026.1.16 8:59 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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