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較
Compare, Contrast
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji 較 almost always appears in compound words such as 比較 (comparison). It is one of the most useful kanji in academic writing and business reports.
Memory Trick
Imagine placing two smartphones side by side to compare their features. Looking at both together helps you remember 較 means 'compare.'
Readings
Onyomi: カク (kaku)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
比較
ひかく (hikaku)
Comparison
比較的
ひかくてき (hikakuteki)
Relatively
比較する
ひかくする (hikaku suru)
To compare
価格比較
かかくひかく (kakaku hikaku)
Price comparison
Example Sentence
二つ の 商品 を 比較しました。
ふたつ の しょうひん を ひかくしました。
futatsu no shouhin o hikaku shimashita
I compared the two products.