JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
比例
Proportion, being proportional to, or proportional representation.
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比例する verb
比例します polite verb
比例して te-form
比例した past verb
1 Noun, Suru verb
"Proportion" / "To be proportional to"
Indicates a direct relationship where one quantity changes at a constant rate relative to another.
Example
収入 の 増加 に 比例 し て 、 幸福度 が 上がる とは 限らない 。
Happiness doesn't necessarily increase in proportion to a rise in income.
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2 Noun
"Proportional Representation (in elections)"
Acts as the specific abbreviation for the proportional representation electoral system used to allocate legislative seats.
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