比べる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 比べる
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)
Kanji in this Word
比
4 strokes
Frequency: 329
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
compare
race
ratio
Philippines
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くら.べる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
ぴっ
較
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
競
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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