割り

わり

rate; ratio; proportion

Also:one tenth, (comparative) profit, assignment

What does 割り mean?

割り is a Japanese noun meaning rate; ratio; proportion in English. It can also be translated as one tenth, (comparative) profit, assignment depending on context. It is written as 割り in kanji, わり in hiragana, and wari in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

トムは勤務終了時間を超えて働くと、5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.

私はのいい仕事の申し入れを受けた。

I received a good job offer.

休みの前などは少し羽目を外して飲むのだが、杜仲茶割りで飲むと二日酔いが全くない。

I usually cut loose a bit and drink plenty before a day off work, but if my drinks are cut with tochu tea, then I get absolutely no hangover.