例外は原則のある証拠。

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例外 は 原則 の ある 証拠 。

English Translation

The exception proves the rule.

Furigana

例外(れいがい)は原則(げんそく)のある証拠(しょうこ)。

Romanji

Reigai wa gensoku no aru shōko.

Words

例外 (れいがい)

exception

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

原則 (げんそく)

principle; general rule

の (の)

indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question

有る (ある)

to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to exist; to live; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about

証拠 (しょうこ)

evidence; proof

Kanji

例

Readings: レイ、 たと.える

Meanings: example, custom, usage, precedent

外

Readings: ガイ、 ゲ、 そと、 ほか、 はず.す、 はず.れる、 と-

Meaning: outside

原

Readings: ゲン、 はら

Meanings: meadow, original, primitive, field, plain, prairie, tundra, wilderness

則

Readings: ソク、 のっと.る

Meanings: rule, follow, based on, model after

証

Readings: ショウ、 あかし

Meanings: evidence, proof, certificate

拠

Readings: キョ、 コ、 よ.る

Meanings: foothold, based on, follow, therefore