Kanji Detail of 率
率
| Level: | N1 Mid |
| Strokes: | 11 |
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The kanji character 率 represents the idea of "rate," "ratio," "proportion," or "lead." It conveys the concept of a percentage, a comparative measure, or a command or guidance. It often implies a relationship between different quantities or entities. It can also refer to the act of leading or commanding, directing something or someone.
・On-yomi (音読み): ソツ (sotsu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ひき.いる (hiki.iru) - to lead, command
⚫︎合格率 Translation: Passing rate ⚫︎率先して行動する Translation: To take the initiative and act; to act first ⚫︎能率 Translation: Efficiency
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The kanji 率 is a pictophonetic character. The top part is derived from the character 玄 (gen), meaning "black," which represents a rope or thread. The bottom part is a component that provides a phonetic cue. The entire character originally referred to guiding or leading something. Over time, the meaning expanded to include "rate" and "proportion." It evolved to be written in its current form through the simplification of the original character structure.