Quick answer
率 is the kanji for "Rate". The most common reading is ひき.いる (hikiiru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Rate
Also : Ratio · Lead · Factor
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
今年の新卒採用の合格率は例年に比べてかなり低かったそうです。
ことしのしんそつさいようのごうかくりつはれいねんにくらべてかなりひくかったそうです。
I heard that the acceptance rate for new graduate hiring this year was considerably lower than usual.
効率よく仕事を進めるために、優先順位をつけてタスクを管理しています。
こうりつよくしごとをすすめるために、ゆうせんじゅんいをつけてたすくをかんりしています。
In order to work efficiently, I manage tasks by prioritizing them.
Vocabulary using 率
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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