Japanese edit

For pronunciation and definitions of ちやうしん – see the following entries.
長針ちょうしん
[noun] the long hand of a clock, usually the minute hand
長身ちょうしん
[noun] being of tall stature
聴診ちょうしん
[noun] auscultation (diagnosis by stethoscope or similar auditory device)
(This term, ちやうしん, is a historical kana spelling of the above terms.)