比
Kanji · N2
比 / compare
Kanji for compare, race, or ratio.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヒ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くら.べる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
比 carries the meaning compare, race, or ratio.
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Common compounds with 比
比較するひかくする
比較的ひかくてきcomparatively / relatively
比べるくらべるto compare / to make a comparison
対比たいひcontrast / juxtaposition
比較ひかくcomparison
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