VocabJLPT N2
ratio
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. rate
  2. 2. ratio
  3. 3. comparatively
  4. 4. contrary to expectations
This noun refers to a ratio, proportion, or percentage, and is used to express the relationship between parts and a whole. It can also be used adverbially to mean "comparatively" or "relatively," similar to 比較的.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Apparently the proportion of customers drops on rainy days.

Sentence 2

That document is easy to read because it has a lot of charts and diagrams.

Sentence 3

Isn't the carb ratio in your breakfast a little high?

Sentence 4

The share of households with cats has been going up in the neighborhood.

Sentence 5

If you rethink how the budget is allocated, you can cut a lot of waste!