Word Meaning 指南

しなん shinan

指南 is read as しなん (shinan) and means instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.).

Meaning

English

instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.)
teaching
coaching

Reading

Kana

しなん

Romaji

shinan

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 18 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 3 Kanken 8級 Rank 17888 Priority C

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

指南書

しなんしょ

handbook

指南役

しなんやく

instructor

指南車

しなんしゃ

ancient Chinese vehicle with a compass whose needle always pointed south

指南番

しなんばん

instructor

兵法指南

へいほうしなん

instruction in martial arts

恋愛指南

れんあいしなん

instruction in the ways of love

指

ゆび

finger

指示

しじ

instructions

指定

してい

designation

指図

さしず

directions

指す

さす

to extend one's arm straight ahead (in dance)

指名

しめい

calling on

Example Sentences

代わりと言っては何ですが、・・・私が、いささか、ご指南いたしましょう。

It would be presumptuous to call myself his replacement, but I could offer some guidance.