割り

わり

Also written 割

Meanings

1. Noun, Noun suffix rate; ratio; proportion
2. Noun one tenth; ten percent (usu. 割)
3. (comparative) profit; gain (usu. 割り) See also: 割に合う (わりにあう).
4. Noun, Noun suffix assignment; allotment; allocation (usu. 割り)
5. Noun match; schedule of matches (usu. 割り)
6. Noun suffix diluted with (of drinks); mixed with (usu. 割り) See also: 水割り (みずわり).
7. discount; rebate (usu. 割) See also: 割引 (わりびき).

Kanji

• 割 divide. Read as わり.

Example sentences

• ビデオゲームは割に合わない。
  It doesn't pay to play video games.
• なるほど彼は若いが年の割には経験が豊かだ。
  Indeed he is young, but he is well experienced for his age.
• なるほど、彼は若いが、年の割には賢い。
  Indeed. He is young, but smart for his age.
• トムは年の割にはよくやった。
  Tom did well considering his age.
• トムは勤務終了時間を超えて働くと、５割アップの時給をもらっていた。
  Tom got time and a half when he worked beyond his usual quitting time.

Common phrases

• 割に少ない
• 割に高い
• 割に低い
• 割を食う (わりをくう) to be put at a disadvantage
• 少ない割
• 割で敗れる

Words containing 割り

• 割り当てる (わりあてる) to assign
• 割り込む (わりこむ) to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.)
• 割り切る (わりきる) to find a clear solution

And 106 more.

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