比例
ひれい
hirei
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 94 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
比例 (ひれい (hirei)) means "Proportion". The reading is ひれい (hirei). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Proportion
Also : Ratio · Proportionality
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Example Sentences
売上と広告費には比例の関係があることが実証された。
うりあげとこうこくひにはひれいのかんけいがあることがじっしょうされた。
It was demonstrated that sales and advertising costs have a proportional relationship.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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