principal
Refers to something that is the most important, main, or primary in rank, importance, or value. It is frequently used to identify the chief factor, reason, or person in a specific situation.
例文
3 / 5The principal reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.
The main reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.
The principal investigator is responsible for the integrity of the research data.
The lead researcher is responsible for the integrity of the research data.
My principal gripe with this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.
My main complaint about this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'principal' of a school; they are your 'pal' (the last three letters) and they are the 'main' person in charge.
クイックテスト
The ______ reason for the delay was a sudden mechanical failure in the engine.
正解！
正解は： principal
例文
The principal reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.
everydayThe main reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.
The principal investigator is responsible for the integrity of the research data.
formalThe lead researcher is responsible for the integrity of the research data.
My principal gripe with this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.
informalMy main complaint about this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.
Deforestation is the principal cause of habitat loss in this region.
academicDeforestation is the primary cause of habitat loss in this region.
Our principal objective this quarter is to increase our market share by five percent.
businessOur main goal this quarter is to increase our market share by five percent.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
principal sum
the original amount of money lent or invested, excluding interest
principal actor
the person taking the leading role in a play or event
principal dancer
the highest-ranking dancer in a ballet company
よく混同される語
A 'principle' is a fundamental truth, law, or moral belief, whereas 'principal' as an adjective means 'main'.
使い方のコツ
When used as an adjective, 'principal' always comes before a noun to indicate importance. It can also function as a noun to mean the head of a school or the main amount of a loan.
よくある間違い
The most frequent error is spelling it as 'principle' when trying to describe something as 'main' or 'most important'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'principal' of a school; they are your 'pal' (the last three letters) and they are the 'main' person in charge.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'principalis', meaning 'first' or 'original', from 'princeps' (first, chief).
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In the US, UK, and Australia, 'Principal' is the standard title for the head of an elementary or high school.
クイックテスト
The ______ reason for the delay was a sudden mechanical failure in the engine.
正解！
正解は： principal
関連語彙
関連単語
unknown
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of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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