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Grade 6JLPT N3

proportion, comparatively, divide, cut, separate, split

12 strokes · frequency rank #318

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わ.る、わり、わ.り、わ.れる、さ.く

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Common words

  1. やくわりpart; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties1
    • He's living his role to the hilt.

    • Where do I come in?

    • He played an active part in the revolution.

  2. わりあいrate; ratio; percentage; proportion2
    • The proportion of girls to boys in our class is three to two.

    • They walked at the rate of three miles an hour.

    • The hand on its axis turns at 10 revolutions per hour.

  3. わりrate; ratio; proportion3
    • Japanese cultured pearls have come to monopolise as much as 60% of the world pearl market.

  4. ぶんかつpartition; division; separation; segmenting4
    • The class was too big so we split up into two smaller groups.

    • It seems that the government wants to separate these three.

    • A good method for investing is a monthly allotment.

  5. わりびきdiscount; reduction; rebate5
    • We give a 10% discount for cash.

    • Are there special evening rates?

    • The store offered special discounts during the summer.

  6. わりrate; ratio; proportion6
    • I received a good job offer.

    • Tom got time and a half when he worked beyond his usual quitting time.

    • I usually cut loose a bit and drink plenty before a day off work, but if my drinks are cut with tochu tea, then I get absolutely no hangover.

  7. いちわりten percent7
  8. にわり20 percent8
  9. にわり20 percent9
    • The bank has raised its dividend by 20%.

  10. さくto tear; to rip up10

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