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guideline in Japanese

guideline in Japanese is 指針, ガイドライン — guideline means a general rule that helps guide what someone does.

guideline in Japanese

指針
noun
Pronounced: shishin
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.
ガイドライン
noun
Pronounced: gaidorain
A non-specific rule or principle that provides direction to action or behaviour.

What does "guideline" mean?

  1. noun A general rule that helps guide what someone does.
    "He considered the Ten Commandments more as a guideline than a requirement."
  2. noun Advice that helps someone set a standard or decide how to proceed.
  3. noun A faint line drawn to help keep handwritten or printed letters straight.
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guideline in a sentence

  • He considered the Ten Commandments more as a guideline than a requirement.
  • In 2016, the CDC established guidelines for prescribing narcotics for chronic pain.

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What is "guideline" in Japanese?
"guideline" in Japanese is 指針, ガイドライン. guideline means: A general rule that helps guide what someone does.
How do you pronounce 指針?
"guideline" in Japanese is 指針, pronounced "shishin".
Are there other ways to say "guideline" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "guideline": 指針, ガイドライン.
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