Compare in Japanese

"compare" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

比べる

kuraberu

比compare, race+べnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "compare". The most common choice is shown first.

比

Top pick

compare, race, ratio, Philippines

Reading: hi

4 strokes · dynamic

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Where it comes from

Shape of people standing in line. Lining up.

What it carries

Comparison, contrast, compare. Represents comparing.

Related kanji for "compare"

較

compare

kaku

Composed of vehicle and cross. Comparing by crossing vehicles.

Details →喩

compare

yu

Combines 'mouth' (口) with 'penetrate' (兪), representing explaining clearly through words—metaphors.

Details →照

compare

shou

Composed of sun, summon, and fire. Illuminating with sun and fire.

Details →勘

compare

kan

Composed of extreme and power. Discerning with power.

Details →対

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tai

Composed of pattern and measure. Facing pattern with measure.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for compare?

The most common kanji for "compare" is 比, read as hi. It means compare, race, ratio. Related kanji: 較 (compare), 喩 (compare), 照 (compare), 勘 (compare), 対 (compare).

How many strokes does 比 have?

比 has 4 strokes.