Japanese word

割合に

Pronunciation

Romajiwariaini

Meaning

  • adverbcomparatively

Example

この問題は割合に簡単です。ko no mon dai wa wari ai ni kan tan de su

This problem is comparatively easy.

Illustration for 割合に (comparatively)

More examples

この店の料理は割合に安いです。ko no mise no ryō ri wa wari ai ni yasu i de su

The food at this restaurant is comparatively cheap.

Core concept

Marks a degree as noticeable when it is viewed against a comparison or an expectation, without making it absolute.

Common phrases

  • 割合に安いwari ai ni yasu i

    comparatively cheap

  • 割合に多いwari ai ni ō i

    comparatively many

Similar words

比較的hikakuteki: A degree is higher or lower when measured against a standard or other cases.
わりとwarito: A degree is somewhat high or low compared with what is usual or expected.

Definition in Japanese

他と比べて、思ったよりも程度が高いさま。hoka to kura be te omo tta yo ri mo tei do ga taka i sa ma

Word origin

The adverbial expression 割合に (wariai ni) combines 割合 (wariai, "proportion") with に (ni), turning the idea of proportion into a comparison of degree.

Usage tips

  • 割合に (wariai ni) commonly modifies adjectives, so it describes a degree rather than a numerical ratio.

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