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Zach

Reading

Kana: しるべ
Romaji: shirube
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Definition

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guidance; guide

Kanji

Readings: ドウ、 みちび.く
Meanings: guidance, leading, conduct, usher
Readings: ヒョウ、 しるべ、 しるし
Meanings: signpost, seal, mark, stamp, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, target

Example Sentences

(かれ)指導力(しどうりょく)のある(ひと)だ。
➥He has a capacity for leadership.
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(かれ)(とう)主導権(しゅどうけん)(にぎ)った。
➥He took the leadership of the party.
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導火線(どうかせん)はすぐ()がついた。
➥The fuse lit at once.
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検事(けんじ)誘導(ゆうどう)尋問(じんもん)をした。
➥The prosecutor asked me a leading question.
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(かれ)先生(せんせい)先導(せんどう)(したが)った。
➥He followed the lead of our teacher.
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彼女(かのじょ)老人(ろうじん)部屋(へや)(みちび)いた。
➥She led the old man into the room.
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