NichiDict

比べる

N4
くらべる
較べる競べる
[kuraberu]
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Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to compare; to make a comparison (between)

2.IchidanTransitive

to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)

Examples

兄と弟の背の高さを比べてみた。

I compared heights with my brother.

去年と比べて売上が増えた。

Sales increased compared to last year.

どちらが良いか比べよう

Let's compare which is better.