# 165 Learn Japanese【〜に比べて/に比べると/に比べれば/に比べ】compared to~; in comparison to~ - N3 Grammar -

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In this video, you will learn the grammar of【〜に比べて/に比べると/に比べれば/に比べ】compared to~; in comparison to~.

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It can be replaced with the comparative expression "～より" that is studied in the beginner's class.
中国は日本に比べて大きい China is bigger compared to Japan
日本に比べて中国は大きい Compared to Japan, China is bigger
→中国は日本より大きい


今年は去年に比べて寒い This year is colder compared to last year
去年に比べて今年は寒い Compared to last year, this year is colder
→今年は去年より寒い

男性に比べて女性は甘いものが好きだと言われている Compared to men, women are said to like sweets more
女性は男性に比べて甘いものが好きだと言われているWomen are said to like sweets more compared to men
→男性より女性は甘いものが好きだと言われている

日本語に比べると、英語は文字の種類が少なくて簡単だと思います。
Compared to the Japanese language, I think English is easier because there are fewer types of character.

この本はあの本に比べれば、面白いばかりでなく役に立ちます。
This book is not only more interesting but more useful than that book.

都会に比べ、田舎は物価が安くて住みやすいです。
Compared to the city, the countryside is cheaper and easier to live in.

"Ａに比べてＢ" is used to contrast A and B, which are in conflict with each other. It carries an implication about the relative merits or capabilities of the elements being compared
" Ａと比べてＢ" is used when just comparing A and B with each other. These two nuances are slightly different.

昔と比べて、公園で元気に遊ぶ子供の数は減ってきています。
Compared to the past, the number of children playing actively in the park is decreasing.