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率
ritsu
rate, ratio, percentage
この会社の成長率は非常に高いです。
This company's growth rate is very high.
general
A numerical value representing a ratio or proportion, often expressed as a percentage or per unit.
失業率が上昇している。
The unemployment rate is rising.
この製品の成功率は90%です。
The success rate of this product is 90%.
Commonly used in statistics, economics, and business contexts.
Finance
technical
A measure of frequency or occurrence, such as per capita or per unit time.
この国の人口密度は高い。
This country has a high population density.
この機械の故障率は低い。
This machine has a low failure rate.
Often used in technical and financial contexts to describe efficiency or frequency.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Compounds
Many Japanese words with 率 indicate a rate or ratio, such as 成長率 (growth rate) or 失業率 (unemployment rate).
Gold Rule
Pronunciation Variation
The pronunciation can vary between 'ritsu' and 'sokutei' depending on the word it is used in.
Word Origin
Derived from Chinese characters meaning 'to lead' or 'to follow,' originally representing a leader or follower, later extended to mean a ratio or proportion.
Usage Notes
The kanji 率 is often used in compound words to indicate a rate or ratio. It can be pronounced as 'ritsu' or 'sokutei' depending on the context.
Word Breakdown
率
rate, ratio
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