〜につき（比率） nitsuki

〜につき（比率）（nitsuki）means “per; for each”. Attaches to a quantity noun to mean 'per N', expressing a rate or ratio: an amount allotted for each unit. Formation: N(数量) + につき

per; for each

N3

Formation

N(数量) + につき

Explanation

Attaches to a quantity noun to mean 'per N', expressing a rate or ratio: an amount allotted for each unit. Common in prices, rules and notices ('500 yen per person', 'one per family').

Examples

入場料は一人につき五百円です。
にゅうじょうりょうはひとりにつきごひゃくえんです。
The admission fee is 500 yen per person.
このクーポンは一回につき一枚しか使えません。
このくーぽんはいっかいにつきいちまいしかつかえません。
You can use only one of these coupons per visit.

Note

This rate meaning is distinct from another 〜につき meaning 'because of / due to' (formal notices). Here it always follows a quantity.

FAQ

〜につき（比率） — what does it mean and how is it used?

per; for each. Attaches to a quantity noun to mean 'per N', expressing a rate or ratio: an amount allotted for each unit. Common in prices, rules and notices ('500 yen per person', 'one per family').

〜につき（比率） — how do you form it?

N(数量) + につき

〜につき（比率） — any usage notes?

This rate meaning is distinct from another 〜につき meaning 'because of / due to' (formal notices). Here it always follows a quantity.

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