Meaning of 道しるべ(どうひょう) in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level 道しるべ, 道標, 道導

Kana Reading どうひょう, みちしるべ, みちじるし

Romaji dōhyō, michishirube, michijirushi

Parts of speech

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Meaning

guidepost; signpost; guide
Parts of speech

Meaning

tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)

Examples of 道しるべ, 道標, 道導, どうひょう, みちしるべ, みちじるし in a sentence

標 JLPT 2

15 strokes

signpost, seal, mark, stamp, imprint, symbol, emblem, trademark, evidence, souvenir, target

On'Yomi: ヒョウ

Kun'Yomi: しるべ, しるし

導 JLPT 2

15 strokes

guidance, leading, conduct, usher

On'Yomi: ドウ

Kun'Yomi: みちび.く

道 JLPT 5

12 strokes

road-way, street, district, journey, course, moral, teachings

On'Yomi: ドウ, トウ

Kun'Yomi: みち