〜に比べて
compared to ~
Put two options side by side and show the difference.
Remember it
Two choices, one contrast: 〜に比べて marks the comparison.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜に比べて」 means "compared to ~". Structure: Noun + に比べて. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it while shopping, choosing plans, or explaining a preference.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1去年に比べて利用が増えました。
きょねん に くらべて りよう が ふえました。
kyonen ni kurabete riyou ga fuemashita.
Compared to last year, the use has increased.
Everyday life
Example 2去年に比べて指導が増えました。
きょねん に くらべて しどう が ふえました。
kyonen ni kurabete shidou ga fuemashita.
Compared to last year, the guidance has increased.
Everyday life
Example 3去年に比べて記録が増えました。
きょねん に くらべて きろく が ふえました。
kyonen ni kurabete kiroku ga fuemashita.
Compared to last year, the record has increased.
Everyday life
Example 4去年に比べて配送が増えました。
きょねん に くらべて はいそう が ふえました。
kyonen ni kurabete haisou ga fuemashita.
Compared to last year, the shipping has increased.
Everyday life
Example 5去年に比べて通訳が増えました。
きょねん に くらべて つうやく が ふえました。
kyonen ni kurabete tsuuyaku ga fuemashita.
Compared to last year, the interpretation has increased.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Compared to last year, the use has increased.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜に比べて.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.