原理
げんり
genri
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 59 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

原理 (げんり (genri)) means "Principle". It is read げんり (genri). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Principle

Also : Theory · Fundamental truth

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Example Sentences

ニュートンの法則は物理学の原理である。

ニュートンのほうそくはぶつりがくのげんりである。

Newton's laws are fundamental principles of physics.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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