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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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