せきはいりつ
Meanings
Noun
1. ratio of the margin of loss of an electoral candidate in a single-constituent district (used to break ties when determining the representative of a proportionally represented district)
Kanji used
reluctant (to part with)
defeated
ratio
Pitch accent
きは
いりつ
Composed of
regrettable defeat; defeat by a narrow margin
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage