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率
On'yomi
ソツ・リツ・シュツ
SOTSU / RITSU / SHUTSU
Kun'yomi
ひき.いる
hikiiru
ratio · rate · proportion · % · factor · lead · spearhead · command
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Component Breakdown
率=
玄丷八十
玄 + 丷 + 八 + 十
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'thread' (玄) with '十', from gathering and pulling threads. Developed to mean leading and ratios.
Symbolism
Symbolizes ratio, leadership, and straightforwardness. Represents numerical proportions and leading from the front.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
率先躬行
そっせんきゅうこう
taking a lead in (doing); setting an example of (doing); taking a lead in (doing)
短慮軽率
たんりょけいそつ
impulsive and imprudent; rash and unthinking; impulsive and imprudent
率先垂範
そっせんすいはん
set an example worth following; take the initiative in doing something thereby setting an example for others to follow; set an example worth following