Word details

見比べる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 見比べる.

Dictionary

Entry

見比べるくらべる見較べるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #6742
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible

7 strokesFrequency 22JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ケン

Kun

み.るみ.えるみ.せる

compare, race, ratio, Philippines

4 strokesFrequency 329JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

くら.べる

Nanori

ぴっ

contrast, compare

13 strokesFrequency 1,172JLPT N2Grade 8

On

カクコウ

Kun

くら.べる

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