“Guiding principle” in Japanese
Short answer
Guiding principle in Japanese is “指導原理” (shidougenri). Full meaning: guiding principle.
Other ways to say “Guiding principle” in Japanese
指導方針
shidouhoushin guidelines, guiding principle, dictates
指針
shishin needle (compass, gauge, etc.), hand (clock), indicator, pointer, index; guiding principle, guideline, guide
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