原則
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 原則
1
principle; general rule
Examples
ずっと昔からこの原則は認められてきた。
Years ago this principle was widely recognized.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
as a rule; in principle; in general
Kanji in this Word
原
10 strokes
Frequency: 172
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
meadow
original
primitive
field
plain
prairie
tundra
wilderness
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
た
ばる
ら
わた
わら
則
9 strokes
Frequency: 753
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
rule
law
follow
based on
model after
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のっと.る
のり
すなわち
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