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見比べる

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

くらべる
見較べる
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #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

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 22
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

see
hopes
chances
idea
opinion
look at
visible

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
み.える
み.せる
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
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