比べる

Meanings

1. to compare; to make a comparison (between)
2. to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)

Part of speech: ichidan verb, transitive

Kanji

• 比

  Meanings

  compare, race, ratio, Philippines

  On reading

  ヒ

  Kun reading

  くら.べる

  Strokes

  4

Example sentences

• 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.

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