Translation and Meaning of: 率 - ritsu

The Japanese word 「率」 (ritsu) is a noun that generally refers to "rate" or "proportion." In a mathematical and statistical context, 「率」 is used to describe the relationship between two quantities, often expressing them as a fraction or percentage. The application of this word is vast, covering everything from population growth rates to crime rates in a certain area.

In etymology, 「率」 is composed of the radical 「玄」 which symbolizes something mysterious or profound and the component 「ノ」, which represents movement or direction. Together, they convey the idea of something that multiplies or varies within a system. The origin of the term dates back to the beginnings of Chinese writing, where its use was initially connected to the concept of leadership, meaning 'to guide' or 'to lead', before evolving to denote proportions and rates.

The term "率" also appears in various compound words in the Japanese language. Some of them include "出生率" (shusshou-ritsu), which means "birth rate," and "失業率" (shitsugyou-ritsu), referring to "unemployment rate." These variations illustrate how the concept of rate is deeply rooted in various aspects of society, from the economy to demographics.

The pronunciation 「りつ」 is derived from the on'yomi reading, which is the Chinese reading of the kanjis. This reading is common in compound words and technical terms, where numerical precision and specificity are essential. When encountering this expression in everyday contexts, such as in financial or academic reports, it is easily recognizable by the way it quantifies and presents numerical relationships.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 割合 (Wariai) - Percentage, proportion
• 比率 (Hiritu) - Relation, ratio between two quantities
• 確率 (Kakuritsu) - Probability, chance of an event occurring
• 速度 (Sokudo) - Speed, quickness of movement
• 頻度 (Hindo) - Frequency, occurrence of an event
• 係数 (Keisū) - Coefficient, multiplicative factor in an equation

率

Romaji: ritsu
Kana: りつ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: rate; proportion; proportion; percentage

Meaning in English: rate;ratio;proportion;percentage

Definition: The speed and pace at which things progress.

Example Sentences - (率) ritsu

See below some example sentences:

軽率な行動は避けよう。

Keiritsu na kōdō wa sakeyou

Avoid careless behavior.

• 軽率な - adjective that means "reckless" or "frivolous"
• 行動 - noun that means "action" or "behavior"
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 避けよう - The verb that means "to avoid" or "to prevent" conjugated in the imperative form is "evite."