compared to

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Explanation

Indicates comparison between two things.

[Noun] + に比べて/に比べ

去年に比べて、今年は雨が多い。

Kyonen ni kurabete, kotoshi wa ame ga ooi.

Compared to last year, there is more rain this year.

兄に比べ、弟は背が低い。

Ani ni kurabe, otouto wa se ga hikui.

Compared to the older brother, the younger is shorter.

Basic comparison expression.

～に反して

against, contrary to

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Essential comparison grammar.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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