JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
比 — compare
- Reading
- ヒ・くら.べる
- Meaning
- compare; race; ratio; Philippines
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
比 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・くら.べる and it means compare; race; ratio; Philippines. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
比 appears in everyday japanese words such as 対比 (contrast), 比例 (proportion) and 比率 (ratio).
Japanese words containing 比
Frequently asked questions
What does 比 mean in Japanese?
比 means compare; race; ratio; Philippines in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 比 read?
比 is read ヒ・くら.べる. Reading it inside real words — 対比 and 比例 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 比 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 比 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 比 in a word?
A common word containing 比 is 対比 (たいひ) — "contrast". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 比 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 比 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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