～に比べて JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-casual + に比べて, い-Adjective + に比べて, な-Adjective + だ/である + に比べて, Noun + だ/である + に比べて

Explanation

The ～に比べて grammar point is used to compare two things or situations by highlighting their differences. It can be translated as 'comparing to', 'in comparison with', or 'as opposed to' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Example sentences

• 夏に比べて、冬は寒いです。

  Winter is cold compared to summer.

  Natsu ni kurabete, fuyu wa samui desu.

• このトマトは赤いトマトに比べて美味しくない。

  This tomato is not as delicious compared to the red tomatoes.

  Kono tomato wa akai tomato ni kurabete oishikunai.

• 彼は私に比べて英語が上手です。

  He is better at English compared to me.

  Kare wa watashi ni kurabete eigo ga jouzu desu.

• 東京に比べて、京都は静かな町です。

  Kyoto is a quieter city compared to Tokyo.

  Toukyou ni kurabete, Kyouto wa shizukana machi desu.