げん
Meanings
Noun
1. principle; theory; fundamental truth
Kanji used
original
logic
Pitch accent
んり
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Composed of
original; primitive; primary; fundamental; raw
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos
Used in vocabulary (47 in total)
behavioral principle; principle (value) governing one's conduct
principle of leverage
Examples (2 in total)
Is it difficult to act according to Buddhist principles?
Everyone will accept that idea in principle.