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Japanese

べる

くらべる
Meaning: to compare
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 較べる 較べない
Polite 較べます 較べません
Past 較べた 較べなかった
Polite + Past 較べました 較べませんでした
Te-form 較べて 較べなくて
Potential 較べられる 較べられない
Passive 較べられる 較べられない
Causative 較べさせる 較べさせない
Imperative 較べろ 較べるな

Example

二つの案を較べると、違いがよく分かる。
When you compare the two plans, the difference becomes clear.

Usage Notes

This verb describes examining two or more things side by side to find differences or similarities. It is often used for plans, prices, products, and options.

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