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Ni Kurabete: Compared To

Direct comparison between two things. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Direct comparison between two things.
  • Form and connection: [Noun] に比くらべて
  • Nuance in real use: Provides a mirror—through comparison, you see characteristics more clearly.

Form and connection

[Noun] に比くらべて

Core Explanation

Direct comparison between two things.

Cultural Note

Provides a mirror—through comparison, you see characteristics more clearly.

Practical examples

Sales increased compared to last year.
Japanese grammar is more complex compared to Chinese.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun] に比くらべて
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerSales increased compared to last year.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer日本語にほんごは中国語ちゅうごくごに比くらべて文法ぶんぽうが複雑ふくざつだ。 ([Noun] に比くらべて)

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