synonym Comparative
原則
VS
一般
Differences Between "原則" and "一般"
Option A
原則
Meaning
principle; general rule; fundamental law
Reading
げんそく (gensoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私たちのオフィスでは、環境保護の_______に基づいて、紙の資料をできる限り削減しデジタル化を進めています。
In our office, based on the principle of environmental protection, we are reducing paper documents as much as possible and proceeding with digitalization.
Option B
一般
Meaning
general; common; ordinary
Reading
いっぱん (ippan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは一般に知られている事実です。
This is a generally known fact.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(principle; general rule; fundamental law)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 原則: Refers to a principle, general rule, or fundamental law that guides behaviors or theoretical systems. Often used as 原則として or 基本原則. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'General rule! "In principle, cheating is punishable by death!" ...っ, T-That is the absolute general rule in my house! Don't you dare look at another woman!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『げんそく（原則）よ！『原則、浮気は死刑とする！』って…っ, 私の家の絶対の原則なんだからね！他の女を1ミリでも見たら、ただじゃおかないから！』
- 一般: Refers to what is common, usual, or for the general public. Can be used as a noun 「一般の人々 (the general public)」 or as a な-adjective 「一般的な意見 (a general opinion)」.
- 原則: Refers to a principle, general rule, or fundamental law that guides behaviors or theoretical systems. Often used as 原則として or 基本原則. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'General rule! "In principle, cheating is punishable by death!" ...っ, T-That is the absolute general rule in my house! Don't you dare look at another woman!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『げんそく（原則）よ！『原則、浮気は死刑とする！』って…っ, 私の家の絶対の原則なんだからね！他の女を1ミリでも見たら、ただじゃおかないから！』
- 一般: Refers to what is common, usual, or for the general public. Can be used as a noun 「一般の人々 (the general public)」 or as a な-adjective 「一般的な意見 (a general opinion)」.
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