(がんぽん)

がんぽん
noun
principal (investment)
finance
1. principal; capital
The original sum of money invested or loaned, excluding interest or returns.
Is the principal guaranteed?
This investment carries the risk of losing principal.
I will repay the principal plus interest.

Financial usage

元本(がんぽん) refers to the original amount of money, separate from gains or interest.

Common collocations

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