This is the 4643rd most frequent Japanese word.
指針
Guidelines or principles.
指針 is used to mean 'guidelines' or a kind of instruction manual for study purposes.
学生の学習指針を教える。
Teaching the guidelines for students' learning.
指針 refers to 'directives' or guiding principles established by the company.
会社の指針に従って行動する。
Acting according to the company's directives.
指針 denotes 'guidelines' or strategies used for development initiatives.