principal

意味

• adj. 主要な
• n. 校長
• n. 元金
• n. 主謀者

英語の定義

• n. the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
• n. the educator who has executive authority for a school
• n. capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
• n. (criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

語形変化

複数形

principals

例文

1. adj. 主要な

   Tourism is the principal source of income for this small island.

   観光業はこの小さな島にとって主要な収入源です。

2. n. 校長

   The school principal made an inspiring speech during the graduation ceremony.

   校長先生は卒業式で感動的なのスピーチをしました。

3. n. 元金

   You need to pay interest on the loan in addition to the principal.

   ローンでは元金に加えて利息を支払う必要があります。

4. n. 主謀者

   The police finally arrested the principal behind the bank robbery.

   警察はついに銀行強盗事件の主謀者を逮捕しました。