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率
rate · ratio · proportion · lead · command
N2On: りつ、そつKun: ひきいる
Memory Aid
The top part of the character resembles a person in a hat, like a **LEADER**. The bottom part with the small crossbar can be seen as the many people they are guiding, setting the **RATE** or pace for them.
'Sotsu' — A 'SOTSU' (soldier) is **LED** by their commander.
Vocabulary
確率かくりつprobability
比率ひりつratio
効率こうりつefficiency
利率りりつinterest rate
率直そっちょくfrankness, honesty
Example Sentences
成功率が高い。
The success rate is high.
彼はチームを率いて勝利した。
He led the team to victory.
この銀行の預金利率は低い。
This bank's deposit interest rate is low.
彼女はいつも率直な意見を言う。
She always gives a frank opinion.