Meaning

Primary

Probability

Alternatives

Likelihood, Chances

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You're certain there is this percent chance it will happen? You know that this is the probability?

Reading

かくりつ
  • 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

宝くじに当たる確率がどのくらいか知っていますか?

Do you know how likely it is to win the lottery?

なんか金曜日は高確率でカレーを食べてる気がする。

It feels like I have curry on Fridays with a high probability.

ミドリちゃんと付き合える確率、自分では五分五分かなって思ってるんだけど、もっと低いと思う?

I feel like the chances of dating Midori-chan are fifty-fifty, but do you think they're even lower?

Kanji Composition