原理
げんり
genri
nounVocabularyLevel 59 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

原理 (げんり (genri)) means "theory". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

theory

Also : principle · fundamental truth

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Meaning ·

The word 原理 (げんり) means 'principle'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of principle.

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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