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比べる
kuraberu
Description
「比べる」は、二つ以上の物や人を見て、どこが同じか、どこが違うかを考える時に使います。
"比べる" is used when looking at two or more things or people to think about what is the same and what is different.
ねだんや大きさ、良い所などを見て、「AとBを比べる」のように言います。
You look at things like price, size, or good points and say "AとBを比べる" (compare A and B).
Meanings
比べるkuraberu
to compare, to contrast two or more things
二つのかばんを比べて、安い方を買った。
I compared two bags and bought the cheaper one.
比べるkuraberu
to compete or match one thing against another
みんなで力を比べる。
Everyone compares their strength.
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Notes
- Etymology
from the noun 比 (comparison) plus verb ending べる; also written 較べる.
- Nuance
often paired with と or に比べて to mark what is compared against.
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