English–Japanese

“rate” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoレート (rēto)

Pronunciation

Romajiritsu

Example

今年の合格率は高いです。kotoshi no gō kaku ritsu wa taka i de su

This year's pass rate is high.

Illustration for 率 (rate)

How to say “rate” in Japanese

“Rate” in Japanese is 率 (ritsu).

Shows the proportion of a whole or the level at which a measured condition occurs.

Full entry for 率: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 率

シュートが入る率が上がりました。shū to ga hai ru ritsu ga a ga ri ma shi ta

The rate of my shots going in went up.

この学校の出席率は九十五パーセントです。ko no gak kō no shus seki ritsu wa kyū jū go pā se n to de su

The attendance rate at this school is ninety-five percent.

Tips for using 率

  • In Japanese, 率 (ritsu) commonly expresses a portion measured against a whole, while English rate also covers prices and speed, so context determines the translation.

Other Japanese words for “rate”

今日のレートを確認します。kyō no rē to o kaku nin shi ma su

I will check today's rate.

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