原則（げんそく）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: principle / rule
Example sentences
- 原則として、日曜は休みだ。 — As a general rule, Sundays are off.
- 原則を守りつつ、柔軟に対応する。 — Respond flexibly while sticking to the principles.
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