Compared to; when making a comparison in degree, quantity, or characteristic between A and B.
去年に比べて、今年の売上は10%増えた。
Compared to last year, this year's sales increased by 10%.
都会に比べて、田舎は空気がきれいだ。
Compared with cities, the countryside has cleaner air.
彼の成績はクラスの平均に比べて良い。
His grades are good compared to the class average.