比べる

くらべる

to compare

Also:to compete (on)

What does 比べる mean?

比べる is a Japanese verb meaning to compare in English. It can also be translated as to compete (on) depending on context. It is written as 比べる in kanji, くらべる in hiragana, and kuraberu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentence

周りの人達と比べると彼は本当に幸せそうだった。

He looked quite happy in contrast with those around him.