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What does the kanji 比 mean?

比 means comparison; ratio. On'yomi ヒ. Kun'yomi くら.べる.

Quick facts
On'yomiヒ
Kun'yomiくら.べる
Strokes4
Main radical比
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ヒKun'yomi くら.べる
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework4 strokes

comparison; ratio

Memory hook

Two people set side by side to be compared — COMPARE, RATIO.

Main radical

比compare 4 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 4 strokes

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  • 2
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  • 4

Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 対比たいひcontrast, comparison
  • 比例ひれいproportion, proportionality
  • 比率ひりつratio, rate
  • 比重ひじゅうspecific gravity; relative importance, weight

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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