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比
比 (readings: ひ, くら; Japanese kanji) means “compare / ratio”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 比較 (comparison).
What does 比 mean?
| Kanji | 比 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | compare / ratio |
| Readings | ひ, くら |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 比
比 is read ひ or くら depending on the word.
Example words with 比
| Example | 比較 (comparison) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14