〜に比べて
Formation
N3ComparisonNeutral
Variations
に比べると
Meaning
Used when comparing two things or situations. It can be replaced with the simpler '〜より'.
Note
A standard expression for comparing two or more things. '〜に比べると' is more common when introducing a contrastive result.
Examples
東京は他の都市に比べて物価が高い。
In Tokyo, prices are high compared to other cities.
去年に比べて、今年は雪が多い気がする。
Compared to last year, I feel there is more snow this year.
兄に比べて、弟はとても静かな性格だ。
Compared to his older brother, the younger brother has a very quiet personality.
以前に比べて、日本語が上手になりましたね。
Compared to before, your Japanese has become much better.
都会に比べると、田舎は空気がきれいで静かだ。
Compared to the city, the countryside has cleaner air and is quieter.
期待に比べると、この映画はあまり面白くなかった。
Compared to my expectations, this movie was not very interesting.