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How to say "Principle" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "principle", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
当事者自治の原則
とうじしゃじちのげんそく (toujishajichi no gensoku)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
充足理由律
じゅうそくりゆうりつ (juusokuriyuuritsu)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "principle" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 当事者自治の原則 and 充足理由律.
In Japanese, 当事者自治の原則 (とうじしゃじちのげんそく (toujishajichi no gensoku)) is typically associated with "principle of party autonomy" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 充足理由律 (じゅうそくりゆうりつ (juusokuriyuuritsu)) maps to "Principle of Sufficient Reason" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "principle" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "当事者自治の原則"
私は当事者自治の原則に興味があります。
I am interested in principle of party autonomy.
Bilingual Context for "充足理由律"
私は充足理由律に興味があります。
I am interested in Principle of Sufficient Reason.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in principle of party autonomy.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "当事者自治の原則" fits here because it means "principle of party autonomy" in the context of: "I am interested in principle of party autonomy.". "充足理由律" represents "Principle of Sufficient Reason".