確率(かくりつ)

かくりつ
noun
probability, likelihood
1. probability, likelihood, chance
The statistical likelihood of an event occurring, often expressed as a percentage.
明日(あした)の降水(こうすい)確率(かくりつ)は60%だ。
Tomorrow's chance of rain is 60%.
成功(せいこう)する確率(かくりつ)は低(ひく)い。
The probability of success is low.
確率(かくりつ)論(ろん)を大学(だいがく)で学(まな)んだ。
I studied probability theory at university.

確率(かくりつ) is used for mathematical or statistical probability.

Common collocations:

  • 降水(こうすい)確率(かくりつ) (chance of precipitation)
  • 確率(かくりつ)が高(たか)い/低(ひく)い (probability is high/low)
  • 確率(かくりつ)論(ろん) (probability theory)
  • 当選(とうせん)確率(かくりつ) (winning probability)

Related terms:

  • 可能性(かのうせい) (possibility - less mathematical)
  • 見込(みこ)み (prospect, likelihood)
  • パーセント (percent)
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Added 2026.1.13 21:17 · Revised 2026.2.3 17:12
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