率(りつ)

りつ
noun, suffix
rate, ratio, percentage
1. rate, ratio, percentage
A numerical proportion or relationship between two quantities; often used as a suffix for specific rates.
失業(しつぎょう)率(りつ)が下(さ)がった。
The unemployment rate has decreased.
失業率 = unemployment rate
合格(ごうかく)率(りつ)は五十(ごじゅう)パーセントだ。
The pass rate is 50 percent.
成功(せいこう)率(りつ)を上(あ)げる方法(ほうほう)を考(かんが)える。
To think of ways to increase the success rate.

USAGE: 率(りつ) is commonly used as a suffix attached to nouns to indicate a rate or ratio.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 失業(しつぎょう)率(りつ) (unemployment rate)
  • 合格(ごうかく)率(りつ) (pass rate)
  • 成功(せいこう)率(りつ) (success rate)
  • 出席(しゅっせき)率(りつ) (attendance rate)
  • 確率(かくりつ) (probability)
  • 効率(こうりつ) (efficiency)
  • 比率(ひりつ) (ratio)

NOTE: When used alone as a noun, 率(りつ) typically needs context to specify what rate is meant.

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Added 2026.1.12 22:34 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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