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JLPT N3 Grammar

に比べて

N3Comparison

N3 · Comparison · noun + に比べて

Meaning

compared with; in comparison to

Structure

noun + に比べて

Explanation

Compares two things and describes the difference or degree in the following clause.

Usage

Often learned with comparison patterns like より and ほうが, but に比べて emphasizes the comparison standard.

Example

去年に比べて、今年は観光客がかなり増えた。

Compared with last year, the number of tourists has increased considerably this year.

Common Mistake

The following clause should state the comparison result, not just name the compared object.

Memory Tip

Place A beside B and compare the difference.

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