原則
げんそく
gensoku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 76 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

原則 (げんそく (gensoku)) means "Principle". The reading is げんそく (gensoku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Principle

Also : General rule

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Example Sentences

プロジェクトは一般的な原則に従っている。

プロジェクトはいっぱんてきなげんそくにしたがっている。

The project follows general principles.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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