Meaning

Primary

Percentage

Alternative

Ratio

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You compare the percent and by doing that figure out the percentage and ratio of something.

Reading

ひりつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

うちの会社の男女比率は、5:2です。

The male to female ratio in our company is 5:2.

それってGDP比率の何パーセントぐらいですか?

Approximately what percentage of GDP is that?

何かを学ぼうとするときは、インプットとアウトプットの比率を考えながら学ぶといいですよ。

When you are trying to learn something, you should consider the ratio of input to output.

Kanji Composition