English–Japanese
“principle” in Japanese
How to say “principle” in Japanese
“Principle” in Japanese is 主義 (shugi).
Describes a guiding belief or organized way of thinking that shapes judgments, actions, or a group's direction.
Example sentences with 主義
私は何事も自分で決める主義です。watashi wa nani goto mo ji bun de ki me ru shu gi de su
I believe in deciding everything for myself.
Tips for using 主義
- In everyday Japanese, 主義 (shugi) often appears in compounds that name a way of life, such as 菜食主義 (saishoku shugi) for vegetarianism.
