Quick answer
比 is the kanji for "Race / Ratio / Compare". A common reading is くら.べる (kuraberu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Race / Ratio / Compare
Also : Race · Ratio · Compare · Philippines
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 比 represents 'COMPARE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of compare.
On-reading: ひ — remember this sound by associating it with compare. Kun-reading: くら.べる.
Example Sentences
去年と比べると成長しました。
きょねんとくらべるとせいちょうしました。
Compared to last year, I've grown.
日本と海外の文化を比較しました。
にほんとかいがいのぶんかをひかくしました。
I compared Japanese and overseas cultures.
Vocabulary using 比
Learn 比 with Spaced Repetition
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