English–Japanese
“proportion” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihirei
Example
人数と費用は比例します。nin zū to hi yō wa hi rei shi ma su
The number of people and the cost are proportional.
How to say “proportion” in Japanese
“Proportion” in Japanese is 比例 (hirei).
Describes two quantities changing in a linked ratio, so one keeps a fixed relationship to the other.
Example sentences with 比例
料金は利用時間に比例して決まります。ryō kin wa ri yō ji kan ni hi rei shi te ki ma ri ma su
The fee is determined in proportion to the time used.
Tips for using 比例
- In English, proportion can also mean the relative size of parts in a whole, while 比例 (hirei) commonly points to quantities changing in a linked ratio.