率

率 — ratio, rate, proportion

Learn the correct stroke order for 率 (ratio), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

1234567891011
Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)ソツsotsu、リツritsu、シュツshutsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひき.いるhikiiru
Strokes11
Radical玄
Frequency#383
Meaningsratio, rate, proportion, %, factor, lead, spearhead, command

Step-by-Step Diagram

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

確率かくりつprobability; likelihood; chancesnoun
軽率けいそつrash; thoughtless; carelessna-adjective
効率こうりつefficiencynoun
税率ぜいりつtariffnoun
打率だりつbatting averagenoun
能率のうりつefficiencynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 率 (ratio) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 玄.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 率 is #383, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

確率かくりつ — probability; likelihood; chances
軽率けいそつ — rash; thoughtless; careless
効率こうりつ — efficiency

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

Related Kanji

Same radical (玄)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 率 have?

The kanji 率 (ratio) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 率?

率 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 率 mean?

率 means: ratio, rate, proportion, %, factor, lead, spearhead, command. On'yomi readings: ソツ, リツ, シュツ. Kun'yomi readings: ひき.いる.

What JLPT level is 率?

率 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.