惜せき敗はい率りつMeaningsNoun1. 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惜reluctant (to part with)敗defeated率ratioComposed of惜せき敗はいregrettable defeat; defeat by a narrow marginNoun率りつrate; ratio; proportion; percentageNoun