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VocabJLPT N2

ratio

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Definitions

1. ratio
2. proportion
3. match
4. compared with ...

This noun refers to a ratio, proportion, or comparison between two quantities. It is used in mathematical contexts as well as in everyday speech when comparing things, such as saying one thing is large or small relative to another.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"The ratio of rice to sides in this lunch box is perfect!" my coworker said.

Sentence 2

In recent years, the share of renewable energy has been growing.

Sentence 3

Seriously, your ratio of complaining to actually doing something is backwards!

Sentence 4

Why is the ratio of actual work to waiting around so terrible?

Sentence 5

Whoa, the ratio of fat to lean on this meat is perfect!