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比べ物
kurabemono
Description
「比べ物」は、二つの物をくらべる時に使う言葉です。
"比べ物" is a word used when comparing two things.
たいてい「比べ物にならない」の形で、片方がとても良い、または悪いと言いたい時に使います。
It is usually used in the phrase "比べ物にならない" to say that one is much better or worse.
Meanings
比べ物kurabemono
something to be compared; comparison
この二つは比べ物にならないほど味が違う。
These two taste completely different and can't be compared.
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Notes
- Etymology
from 比べる (to compare) + 物 (thing); literally 'a thing to compare'.
- Nuance
almost always used in the negative 比べ物にならない, meaning 'no comparison; far superior/inferior'.
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