利率 (りりつ, riritsu) Japanese meaning: interest rate | KotomoraI compare mortgage interest rates.
The interest rate on deposits went up slightly.
Usage patterns
利率が高い／低いthe interest rate is high/low
This bank's interest rate is higher than other banks'.
利率を上げる／下げるto raise/lower the interest rate
The central bank decided to lower the interest rate.
〈数〉％の利率でat an interest rate of X%
This home loan can be borrowed at an interest rate of 1.5%.
利率が変わるthe interest rate changes
The interest rate will not change during the contract period.
