JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
原則
Principle, fundamental rule, or general standard (often implying exceptions).
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原則として as a rule, in principle
1 Noun
A Principle / A Fundamental Rule
Refers to a fundamental rule or general standard that serves as the basis for a system, organization, or policy.
Example
安全第一 が 私たち の 会社 の 原則 です 。
"Safety first" is our company's guiding principle.
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2 Adverb (usually as 原則として)
As a Rule / In Principle
Specifies that a statement applies as a general rule or default condition, often implying the existence of exceptions.
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