1.
principal; capital
The original sum of money invested or loaned, excluding interest or returns.
元本は保証されていますか。
Is the principal guaranteed?
この投資は元本割れのリスクがある。
This investment carries the risk of losing principal.
元本と利息を合わせて返済する。
I will repay the principal plus interest.
FINANCIAL USAGE:
元本 refers to the original amount of money, separate from gains or interest.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 元本保証 (principal guarantee)
- 元本割れ (loss of principal)
- 元本を取り戻す (to recover principal)
- 元本を確保する (to secure principal)
RELATED FINANCIAL TERMS:
- 利息 (interest)
- 利回り (yield)
- 元金 (principal - synonym)
- 額面 (face value)
Related Words
Related:
額面 (face value)