「〜に比べて」- Comparison

Explanation

Grammar: Noun + に比べて
This grammar point is used to compare something with another, often emphasizing the differences between the two.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜に比べて	Noun + に比べて	Indicates a comparison with something, highlighting the characteristics or changes of the compared object.

Basic Usage

• Noun + に比べて

Examples

• 今年ことしの花火はなび大会たいかいの観客かんきゃく数すうは去年きょねんに比べて10万まん人にんだった。
• Kotoshi no hanabi taikai no kankyaku suu wa kyonen ni kurabete 10-man nin datta.
• The number of spectators at this year's fireworks festival increased by 100,000 compared to last year.
  

• 喫煙者きつえんしゃは通常つうじょうの人ひとに比べて、味覚みかくが鈍にぶくなると言いわれている。
• Kitsuen-sha wa tsūjō no hito ni kurabete, mikaku ga nibuku naru to iwareteiru.
• It is said that smokers have duller taste senses compared to non-smokers.
  

• 今年度こんねんどの申もうし込こみは前年度ぜんねんどに比べて、およそ1.5倍ばいに増ふえた。
• Konnendo no mōshikomi wa zennendo ni kurabete, oyoso 1.5-bai ni fueta.
• The number of applications this year increased by about 1.5 times compared to last year.
  

Deep Dive

「〜に比べて」 is commonly used in both everyday conversations and formal writing. It can be used not only for quantitative comparisons but also for comparing quality, conditions, and more. It's important to note that the choice of using 「に」 can affect the tone and emphasis of the sentence depending on the context.

Real-Life Scenarios

• In academic writing, 「〜に比べて」 is often used to compare data or research results.
• In daily conversations, 「〜に比べて」 can be used to discuss differences in consumption, lifestyle, etc.

Summary

「〜に比べて」 is an important grammar point for expressing comparisons, often used to highlight differences between things. Mastering its usage can enrich your Japanese expressions, making your language more logical and persuasive.