指針

Reading

Kana: ししん

Romaji: shishin

Definitions

noun

1

needle (e.g. of a compass); indicator; pointer; index

2

guiding principle; guideline; guide

Kanji

指

Readings: シ、 ゆび、 さ.す、 -さ.し

Meanings: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

針

Readings: シン、 はり

Meanings: needle, pin, staple, stinger