比 Kanji – compare

The Japanese kanji 比 can mean compare, race, ratio, Philippines.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: compare, race, ratio, Philippines
Onyomi: ヒ
Kunyomi: くらべる
Romaji: hi, kuraberu
JLPT: 2
Frequency Rank: 329

How is 比 read?

比 has the onyomi reading ヒ and the kunyomi reading くらべる.

In romaji, these readings can be written as hi, kuraberu.

Common Japanese Words Using 比

These common Japanese words contain 比. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

  • 比べ(くらべ) — contest, comparison, competition
  • 西比利亜(シベリア) — Siberia
  • 比律賓(フィリピン) — Philippines
  • 利比利亜(リベリア) — Liberia
  • 恵比寿(えびす) — Ebisu, god of fishing and commerce
  • 対比(たいひ) — contrast, comparison
  • 比(ひ) — ratio, proportion
  • 比べる(くらべる) — to compare, to make a comparison (between)
  • 比較(ひかく) — comparison
  • 比較的(ひかくてき) — comparatively, relatively

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