丈たけ比くらべ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

comparing heights; height comparison

Literally comparing the length or height of things or people. Often used figuratively for comparing abilities or status, similar to 背比べ.

See also: 背比べ

• 子こどもたちが壁かべの前まえで丈たけ比くらべをしている。

  The children are comparing their heights against the wall.

• この二ふたつの植しょく物ぶつの丈たけ比くらべをしてみよう。

  Let's compare the heights of these two plants.