Japanese

げんり
Meaning: principle; fundamental law
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

原
理

Example sentences

This machine operates using the principle of the lever.
この本は複雑な科学の原理を図解している。
This book illustrates complex scientific principles.
重い石を動かすために、てこの原理を利用した。
I used the principle of the lever to move a heavy stone.
一般的な原理から個別の結論を導き出すことを演繹と呼びます。
Deriving specific conclusions from general principles is called deduction.
生気論は、生命には物理的・化学的法則に還元できない独特の原理があると主張する学説である。
Vitalism is a theory that claims life has a unique principle that cannot be reduced to physical or chemical laws.

Usage Notes

Refers to a basic law or theory that explains how something works.

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