Translation and Meaning of: 率 - ritsu
The Japanese word 「率」 (ritsu) is a noun that generally refers to "rate" or "proportion." In a mathematical and statistical context, 「率」 is used to describe the relationship between two quantities, often expressing them as a fraction or percentage. The application of this word is vast, covering everything from population growth rates to crime rates in a certain area.
In etymology, 「率」 is composed of the radical 「玄」 which symbolizes something mysterious or profound and the component 「ノ」, which represents movement or direction. Together, they convey the idea of something that multiplies or varies within a system. The origin of the term dates back to the beginnings of Chinese writing, where its use was initially connected to the concept of leadership, meaning 'to guide' or 'to lead', before evolving to denote proportions and rates.
The term "率" also appears in various compound words in the Japanese language. Some of them include "出生率" (shusshou-ritsu), which means "birth rate," and "失業率" (shitsugyou-ritsu), referring to "unemployment rate." These variations illustrate how the concept of rate is deeply rooted in various aspects of society, from the economy to demographics.
The pronunciation 「りつ」 is derived from the on'yomi reading, which is the Chinese reading of the kanjis. This reading is common in compound words and technical , where numerical precision and specificity are essential. When encountering this expression in everyday contexts, such as in financial or academic reports, it is easily recognizable by the way it quantifies and presents numerical relationships.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 割合 (Wariai) - Percentage, proportion
- 比率 (Hiritu) - Relation, ratio between two quantities
- 確率 (Kakuritsu) - Probability, chance of an event occurring
- 速度 (Sokudo) - Speed, quickness of movement
- 頻度 (Hindo) - Frequency, occurrence of an event
- 係数 (Keisū) - Coefficient, multiplicative factor in an equation
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Romaji: ritsu
Kana: りつ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: rate; proportion; proportion; percentage
Meaning in English: rate;ratio;proportion;percentage
Definition: The speed and pace at which things progress.
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How to Write in Japanese - (率) ritsu
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Example Sentences - (率) ritsu
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Keigen zeiritsu wa shōhisha ni totte ōkina meritto desu
A reduced tax rate is a great benefit for consumers.
The reduction tax rate is a great advantage for consumers.
- 軽減税率 - reduction of the tax rate
- は - Topic particle
- 消費者 - Consumer
- にとって - for
- 大きな - large
- メリット - benefício
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
Bairitsu wo chousei shite kudasai
Please adjust the multiplication rate.
Adjust the magnification.
- 倍率 (ba iritsu) - means "rate of increase" or "magnification" in Japanese.
- を (wo) - Object particle in Japanese.
- 調整 (chousei) - means "adjust" or "regular" in Japanese.
- して (shite) - form of the verb "suru" (to do) in Japanese.
- ください (kudasai) - polite expression meaning "please" or "do this for me" in Japanese.
- . (ponto) - punctuation mark used to end a sentence in English.
Kono shisutemu wa hijō ni kōritsu desu
This system is very efficient.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
- システム - substantive that means "system"
- は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
- 非常に - adverb meaning "very" or "extremely"
- 効率的 - efficient
- です - verb to be in the polite form
Kono shisutemu no haichi wa kōritsuteki desu
The arrangement of this system is efficient.
- この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
- システム - substantive that means "system"
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 配置 - noun that means "disposition" or "arrangement"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 効率的 - adjective that means "efficient" or "productive"
- です - Verb "to be" in polite form
- . - period indicating the end of the sentence
Enshuuritsu wa 3.14 desu
The value of pi is 3.14.
The PI is 3.14.
- 円周率 - means "pi" in Japanese, it is a mathematical constant that represents the relationship between the circumference of a circle and its diameter.
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "pi".
- 3.14 - approximate value of pi.
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating that the value presented is an affirmation.
Kōritsu
It is important to work efficiently.
- 効率的に - Adverb that means "efficiently"
- 仕事 - noun that means "work"
- を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
- する - verb that means "to do"
- こと - noun that means "thing"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 大切 - Adjective meaning "important"
- です - an auxiliary verb indicating the polite and formal form of the sentence
Kare wa tousotsuryoku ga aru
He has leadership skills.
He is leading.
- 彼 - Japanese pronoun meaning "he".
- は - Japanese particle indicating the theme of the sentence.
- 統率力 - Japanese noun that means "leadership skills".
- が - Japanese particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- ある - The Japanese verb that means "to have".
Kare wa chiimu o hikiiru
He leads the team.
- 彼 - The Japanese pronoun that means "he" is 彼 (かれ, kare).
- は - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- チーム - Japanese word that means "time" or "team"
- を - Japanese particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- 率いる - Japanese verb that means "to lead" or "to command"
Kakuritsu wa takai desu ka?
Is the probability high?
- 確率 (kakuritsu) - probability
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 高い (takai) - tall, in this case, "he is tall"
- です (desu) - Verb "to be" in the present tense
- か？ (ka?) - interrogative particle
Watashi wa socchoku na iken o iimasu
I will give my sincere opinion.
I give a frank opinion.
- 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- 率直 (socchoku) - It means "frankness" or "sincerity" in Japanese.
- な (na) - grammatical particle that modifies the adjective "sincere" to fit the Japanese grammar
- 意見 (iken) - It means "opinion" in Japanese.
- を (wo) - grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "opinion"
- 言います (iimasu) - verb meaning "to say" in Japanese, conjugated in the polite form
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