較
くら.べる
kuraberu
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
較 is the kanji for "Compare". The most common reading is くら.べる (kuraberu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Compare
Also : Contrast
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Readings
kunくら.べる/ kuraberuonかく/ kakuonこう/ kou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
車交
Example Sentences
性能を較べるために試験を行った。
せいのうをくらべるためにしけんをおこなった。
Tests were conducted to compare performance.
今年は昨年と較べて経済が好調だ。
ことしはさくねんとくらべてけいざいがこうちょうだ。
The economy is better this year compared to last year.
Vocabulary using 較
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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