VocabJLPT N4
to compare
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to compare
  2. 2. to make a comparison (between)
  3. 3. to compete (on)
This verb means to compare two or more things side by side to examine their similarities or differences. It is commonly used in both everyday conversation and writing when evaluating options, people, prices, or ideas against one another.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Some nights I catch myself comparing my dreams to reality.

Sentence 2

Is this color brighter compared to the last one?

Sentence 3

Comparing love and money is just weird.

Sentence 4

I compared who I was yesterday to who I am today.

Sentence 5

Stop asking me to compare love and money.