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パーセンテージ
pāsentējiLoanword from English percentage
percentage
この商品の割引率は30パーセンテージです。
The discount rate for this product is 30 percent.
general
A ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, often used to represent proportions or rates.
試験で80パーセンテージの正解率を目指す。
I aim for an 80 percent accuracy rate on the test.
この会社の売上高は前年比で15パーセンテージ増加した。
The company's sales increased by 15 percent compared to last year.
Commonly used in statistics, finance, and everyday contexts to express proportions.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
In Japanese, 'パーセンテージ' is often followed by a number and the unit 'パーセント' (e.g., '30パーセンテージ' is equivalent to '30パーセント').
Gold Rule
Precision
When discussing precise measurements or financial data, 'パーセンテージ' is preferred over 'パーセント'.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'percentage', derived from 'percent' (per hundred) + '-age' (suffix indicating a state or condition).
Usage Notes
In Japanese, 'パーセンテージ' is often used interchangeably with 'パーセント' (percent), though 'パーセンテージ' is more commonly used in formal or written contexts.
Word Breakdown
パー
per
prefixセント
cent
rootテージ
state or condition
suffix和英辞典