Japanese symbol for “policy”
方針
ほうしん
Romaji: houshin
policy; course; plan (of action); principle
In Japanese, policy is 方針, read ほうしん (houshin).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n policy; course; plan (of action); principle
- n magnetic needle
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “policy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 政策 | せいさく seisaku | political measures; policy |
| 策 | さく saku | plan; policy; means |
| 施策 | しさく shisaku | policy; measure |
| 線 | せん sen | line (of action); position; approach |
| 方策 | ほうさく housaku | plan; measure; means |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 方法 | ほうほう houhou | method; way; manner |
| 一方 | いっぽう ippou | one (esp. of two); the other; one way |
| 地方 | ちほう chihou | district; region; area |
| 方向 | ほうこう houkou | direction; orientation; bearing |
| 仕方 | しかた shikata | way; method; means |
| 指針 | ししん shishin | needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator |
| 針金 | はりがね harigane | wire |
| 羅針盤 | らしんばん rashinban | compass |
See also: Chinese symbol for “policy”.
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