レート
also: レイト
Meanings
1
rate; exchange rate; interest rate
Commonly used for financial rates, such as exchange rates or interest rates. Often appears in compounds like 為替レート.
What is today's exchange rate?
2
Used for ratings, rankings, or scores, such as in games, reviews, or performance evaluations.
My rating in this game went up.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉のレートが上がるthe rate of X rises
The exchange rate of the yen has been rising lately.
- レートが高いto have a high rating
He has a high rating in this game.
- 〈物〉のレートが下がるthe rate of X falls
The exchange rate of the dollar has dropped.
- レートを上げるto raise one's rating
I want to practice more and raise my rating.
- 〈物〉をレートで両替するto exchange money at a certain rate
I was able to exchange money at a good rate at the bank.
- レートが変動するthe rate fluctuates
The exchange rate fluctuates every day.