較
較
contrast, compare
13 strokesFrequency 1,172JLPT N2Grade 8
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カクコウ
Kun
くら.べる
Dictionary
Common Words
1
to compare; to make a comparison (between)
Examples
周りの人達と比べると彼は本当に幸せそうだった。
He looked quite happy in contrast with those around him.
2
Occ. written as 競べる
to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
1
comparatively; relatively
Examples
以下の説明は多くの異なる理論を比較的対照することによって得られたものである。
The explanation below was achieved by comparing and contrasting a variety of different theories.
1
comparison
Examples
あなたの答えとトムの答えと比較しなさい。
Compare your answer with Tom's.
1
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison
Examples
警察は鉄砲の指紋とドアの指紋とを見くらべた。
The police compared the fingerprints on the gun with those on the door.
2
to take into consideration; to bear in mind
1
cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
1
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
Examples
何もその美しさとは比較にならない。
Nothing is to be compared to its beauty.
1
comparison; something worthy of comparison
Examples
このほうが比べものにならないほど優れている。
This is superior beyond comparison.
1
校正 only
proofreading
Examples
私は校正の仕事を引き受けた。
I took on the job of proofreading.
2
calibration
1
comparison and contrast
Examples
春と秋とを比較対照してみよう。
Let's contrast spring with fall.
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