noun, noun, used as a suffix
Used for numerical proportions, percentages, and rates. Often appears in compounds like 割合 (わりあい) or as a suffix.
この店の利益率は三割です。
This store's profit margin is 30%.
出席者の男女の割りは半々だった。
The ratio of men to women among the attendees was fifty-fifty.
noun
one tenth; ten percent
Only when written 割
Specifically means 10% or one-tenth. Commonly used with numbers, e.g., 三割 (30%). The spelling 割 is typical.
売り上げが前年より二割増えた。
Sales increased by 20% compared to the previous year.
noun
Used in comparative expressions like 割に合う (worthwhile, paying) or 割のいい (profitable). Often implies a favorable return relative to effort or cost.
See also: 割に合う
この仕事は割に合わない。
This job doesn't pay enough for the effort.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
assignment; allotment; allocation
Refers to dividing and distributing something, such as tasks, seats, or portions. Often used as a suffix.
席割りはもう決まりましたか。
Have the seat assignments been decided yet?
仕事の割り振りを確認してください。
Please check the allocation of tasks.
noun
match; bout; schedule of matches
Sumo term for a match or the day's match schedule. Also used in other sports or games for pairing opponents.
今日の取り組みの割りが発表された。
Today's match schedule has been announced.
noun, used as a suffix
diluted with; mixed with
Suffix used for drinks, indicating dilution or mixing, e.g., 水割り (whisky and water), お湯割り (shochu with hot water).
See also: 水割り
ウイスキーの水割りをください。
A whisky and water, please.
Derived from the verb 割る (わる, to split, divide). The noun form 割り/割 refers to the result or act of dividing, leading to senses of proportion, allocation, and discount.