原則 (Gensoku) is a Japanese noun meaning “principle, general rule, as a rule, in principle”.
Meanings
- nounprinciple; general rule
- noun, adverbas a rule; in principle; in general
Examples
例外は原則のある証拠。
The exception proves the rule.
文法の原則が含まれている。
There are grammatical principles involved.
この店は現金取り引きが原則です。
This store is operated on a cash basis.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).