がんきん
元金
N5Common wordNoun
Noun
principal
Noun
capital•seed money
Example Sentences
元金保証の投資信託を選んだ。
I chose a mutual fund that guarantees the principal.
元金はまだ半分も減っていない。
The principal hasn't even been reduced by half yet.
元金だけでも早めに返したほうがいい。
It's better to pay off at least the principal early.
このローンは元金と利息を毎月一緒に返済します。
With this loan, you repay the principal and interest together every month.
繰り上げ返済をすると元金が減って利息も少なくなる。
Making an early repayment reduces the principal, which also lowers the interest.