プリンシパル

noun

principal

Used in finance for the original sum of money invested or loaned, excluding interest. Also used in business contexts for a person in a leading position, such as the head of a firm or a key party in a transaction.

• 投とう資しのプリンシパルを守まもることが最さい優ゆう先せんだ。

  Protecting the principal of the investment is the top priority.

• 彼かれはその会かい社しゃのプリンシパルとして交こう渉しょうに参さん加かした。

  He participated in the negotiations as a principal of the company.