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numeric
English JMdict
1
numeric one-tenth;one percent (one-tenth of a wari);3 mm (one-tenth of a sun);2.4 mm (one-tenth of a mon, a traditional unit used to measure shoe sizes);0.1 degree (one-tenth of a do, used to measure body temperature on any temperature scale)
その貸付金は、8分の利益を生む。
The loan bears an 8% interest.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) one-quarter of a ryō (obsolete unit of currency)
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) thickness
4
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) advantageous circumstances
彼のほうに分がある。
The odds are in his favor.
5
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) one-tenth of a monme of silver
See also: 匁 (もんめ)

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