Signpost - Guidepost

Japanese: 道しるべ - みちしるべ
Signpost - Guidepost
A signpost at a fork in the road indicates the direction, destination, and distance of each road for the convenience of travelers. Sometimes called a "michijirushi" or "dohyo," the word often refers to historical or small signs along old highways or mountain trails. The origin of road signs in Japan is unclear, but most of the existing remains were erected in early modern times or even later modern times. Most are made of stone, but some are made of wood.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
道路の分岐点にあって,それぞれの道が進む方向・目的地・距離などを記し,旅行者の便に供したもの。道標の字を当て,〈みちじるし〉〈どうひょう〉などと言うこともあり,旧街道沿いのもの,あるいは登山道沿いのものなど,歴史的なもの,もしくは小規模なそれを指すことが多い。日本における道しるべの起源は明確ではないが,現存する遺物の大半は近世,さらには近代以降に設けられたものである。石製のものが多いが,木製のものもある。

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