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くらべ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くらべ

比べ
較べ
競べ
Noun suffix
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #34394
1

contest; comparison; competition

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 329
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

compare
race
ratio
Philippines

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くら.べる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぴっ
13 strokes
Frequency: 1172
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

contrast
compare

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くら.べる
20 strokes
Frequency: 610
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

emulate
compete with
bid
sell at auction
bout
contest
race

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きそ.う
せ.る
くら.べる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かい
わたなべ
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