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比
Compare, Ratio
くら.べる
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji 比 appears frequently in mathematics, science, and statistics. Words like 比較 (comparison) and 比率 (ratio) are commonly used in business reports and research.
Memory Trick
Imagine placing two objects side by side to see which one is larger. Comparing them helps you remember 比 means 'to compare.'
Readings
Onyomi: ヒ (hi)
Kunyomi: くら.べる
Example Words
比較
ひかく (hikaku)
Comparison
比率
ひりつ (hiritsu)
Ratio
比べる
くらべる (kuraberu)
To compare
前年比
ぜんねんひ (zennenhi)
Compared with the previous year
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.