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[げん()·そく()···]
gensokutoshite
expression

Root Words:

[げん()·そく() + として]
gensoku + toshite

English Meaning(s) for 原則として

expression
  1. as a rule; in general; in principle; basically; essentially; fundamentally

Definition and Synonyms for 原則として

Generally without distinction of one from others
Synonyms: ざっと, なべて, たいてい, おしなべて, 一体, 一体に, 一般, 一般に, 並ぶ, 並べる, 原則として, 大方, 普通, 概して, 総じて, 総体, 総別, 通例, 通常
Generally usually
Synonyms: ほぼ, なべて, たいてい, おしなべて, 一体に, 一般, 並ぶ, 並べる, 全体に, 全般的に, 原則として, 大方, 往々, 普通, 概して, 総じて, 総体, 総別, 通じて, 通じる, 通ずる, 通例, 通常
In Essence with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details
Synonyms: 原則として
Generally as a rule
Synonyms: ほぼ, なべて, たいてい, おしなべて, 一体に, 一般, 並ぶ, 並べる, 全体に, 全般的に, 原則として, 大方, 往々, 普通, 概して, 総じて, 総体, 総別, 通じて, 通じる, 通ずる, 通例, 通常

Meanings for each kanji in 原則として

» meadow; original; primitive; field; plain; prairie; tundra; wilderness
» rule; follow; based on; model after

Stroke Order Diagrams for 原則として

Sample Sentences for 原則として

In principle, there should be a parking place for every car. In practice, this is not true.
As a general rule, the pension amount is based on price changes in the previous year.
I agree with the ban in principle, but in practice it will be extremely difficult.

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