レート
れーと
noun
rate, exchange rate
1.
rate, exchange rate
A ratio or price at which one thing is exchanged for another, especially currency exchange rates. Also used more broadly for rates in finance and pricing.
今日の為替レートを確認する。
To check today's exchange rate.
円安でレートが悪くなった。
The rate got worse due to the weak yen.
空港の両替所はレートがあまり良くないので、市内で両替した方がいい。
Airport exchange counters don't have great rates, so it's better to exchange money in the city.
USAGE:
Most commonly used in the context of currency exchange (為替レート). The word is also used in gaming contexts to refer to win rates or rankings.
The native Japanese equivalent 率 is used in compounds like 利率 (interest rate) and 税率 (tax rate), while レート is preferred for exchange rates and informal rate discussions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 為替レート: exchange rate
- レートが良い/悪い: the rate is good/bad
- レートを確認する: to check the rate
- 固定レート: fixed rate