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JLPT N14画 · 4 strokesradical 比grade 5freq #329

compare, race, ratio, Philippines

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • くら.べる

Mnemonic

To compare two racers, envision a side-by-side photo finish, with their speeds illustrated as fractions in a race for the Philippines.

About this kanji

The kanji 比 means "to compare" and is often used in contexts involving contrast or measurement. It is commonly used as a verb when written as 比べる (くらべる), meaning "to compare." You will also find it in representative compounds such as 比較 (ひかく), meaning "comparison"; 比率 (ひりつ), meaning "ratio"; and 比例 (ひれい), which translates to "proportion." A useful note is that the kanji can also refer to contests or races, as in 比べ (くらべ), indicating a competition between participants. Understanding this kanji can help in analyzing relationships and comparisons in various aspects of life.

Example sentences

  • 彼と彼女を比べるのは難しい。

    It's difficult to compare him and her.

Meanings across languages

English
compare, race, ratio, Philippines
Tiếng Việt
so sánh
日本語
比べる
한국어
비교하다
中文
比较
id
banding
th
เปรียบเทียบ
es
comparar
fr
comparer
de
vergleichen
pt
comparar

Common compounds

  • 比較ひかくcomparison
  • 比率ひりつratio, proportion, percentage
  • 比例ひれいproportion, proportional representation section (of an election)
  • 比べるくらべるto compare, to make a comparison (between), to compete (on)
  • 比べくらべcontest, comparison, competition
  • 対比たいひcontrast, juxtaposition, comparison
  • 比重ひじゅうspecific gravity, relative density, relative importance
  • 比喩ひゆsimile, metaphor, allegory

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