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How to say "Principle" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "principle", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
継続性の原則
けいぞくせいのげんそく (keizokuseinogensoku)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
起訴便宜主義
きそべんぎしゅぎ (kisobengishugi)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "principle" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 継続性の原則 and 起訴便宜主義.
In Japanese, 継続性の原則 (けいぞくせいのげんそく (keizokuseinogensoku)) is typically associated with "principle of consistency" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 起訴便宜主義 (きそべんぎしゅぎ (kisobengishugi)) maps to "principle of discretionary prosecution" (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 "継続性の原則"
私は継続性の原則に興味があります。
I am interested in principle of consistency.
Bilingual Context for "起訴便宜主義"
私は起訴便宜主義に興味があります。
I am interested in principle of discretionary prosecution.
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 consistency.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "継続性の原則" fits here because it means "principle of consistency" in the context of: "I am interested in principle of consistency.". "起訴便宜主義" represents "principle of discretionary prosecution".