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[げん()·そく()]
gensoku
noun, adverb

English Meaning(s) for 原則

noun
  1. principle; general rule
noun, adverb
  1. as a rule; in principle; in general

Definition and Synonyms for 原則

Rationale an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
Synonyms: プリンシプル, 原則, 原理, 道理
Rule a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
Synonyms: ルール, しゃくる, レギュレーション, 会則, 典則, 原則, 基準, 定め, 定まり, 定まる, 定める, 定規, , 戒律, , 本則, 条例, , , 正規, 決まり, 決まる, , 法令, 法例, 法則, 法度, 法式, 準則, 矩則, 規制, 規則, 規定, 規律, 規格, 規矩, 規程
Principle a basic truth or law or assumption
Synonyms: プリンシプル, 原則, 原理
Rule a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
Synonyms: ルール, プリンシプル, 原則, 原理, 本則
Rule a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
Synonyms: ルール, プリンシプル, 原則, 原理

Meanings for each kanji in 原則

» meadow; original; primitive; field; plain; prairie; tundra; wilderness
» rule; follow; based on; model after

Categories 原則 is a member of

Explanation thought that makes something comprehensible
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Conception an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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Law a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society
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Law a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
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Generality an idea or conclusion having general application
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Sample Sentences for 原則

In the principles of love, quick disappointments are usually described as remedies.
This is international common sense, the great principle of resource management.
This general rule refers only to children.
In principle, there should be a parking place for every car. In practice, this is not true.
This store is operated on a cash basis.

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