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原理: principle; theory; fundamental truth | JLPT N2 Vocabulary | JLPTMatome

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原理

JLPT N2Vocabulary

原理(げんり)

げんり

principle; theory; fundamental truth

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Reading and meaning Example sentences Kanji in this lesson

Reading and meaning

Reading: げんり
Romaji: genri
Meaning: principle; theory; fundamental truth
Word type: noun

Example sentences

FuriganaEnglish

この機械(きかい)の原理(げんり)は簡単(かんたん)です。
The principle behind this machine is simple.
科学(かがく)の基本原理(きほんげんり)を学(まな)ぶ。
We learn the basic principles of science.
彼(かれ)は物理(ぶつり)の原理(げんり)を応用(おうよう)して新(あたら)しい装置(

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そうち

)

を

設計(せっけい)

した。

He applied the principles of physics to design a new device.

この現象(げんしょう)の原理(げんり)を説明(せつめい)できますか。

Can you explain the principle behind this phenomenon?

Kanji in this lesson

原meadow, original, primitive, field, plain, prairie, tundra, wildernessJLPT N4 理logic, arrangement, reason, justice, truthJLPT N4