対たい比ひ

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Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000

対比する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Meanings

Placing two things side by side to highlight differences or similarities. Often used in analytical or descriptive contexts.

Technical use in geology for correlating rock layers across different locations.

〈物もの〉と〈物もの〉を対たい比ひするto contrast A with B
光ひかりと影かげを対たい比ひすることで、絵えに奥おく行ゆきが生うまれる。
By contrasting light and shadow, the painting gains depth.
〈物もの〉との対たい比ひでin contrast with ~
前ぜん作さくとの対たい比ひで、今こん回かいの作さく品ひんはより明あかるい印いん象しょうを与あたえる。
In contrast with the previous work, this piece gives a brighter impression.
〈事こと〉を対たい比ひさせるto have two things placed in contrast (for analysis)
二ふたつの調ちょう査さ結けっ果かを対たい比ひさせて分ぶん析せきした。
We analyzed the two survey results by contrasting them.

比ひ較かくN3sense 1
比較 is a general term for comparing things to find similarities or differences, while 対比 specifically means placing two things side by side to highlight contrast.
対たい照しょうN2sense 1
対照 emphasizes a sharp, striking contrast between two things, while 対比 is a more neutral term for systematic comparison or juxtaposition.
コントラストN1
対比 is a native Japanese word for comparing or contrasting two things analytically, while コントラスト is a loanword typically used for visual or sensory differences like color or light.
好こう対たい照しょうN2
対比 is a neutral term for comparing two things side by side, while 好対照 specifically praises the contrast as striking or aesthetically pleasing.
比くらべるN4
対比する is a formal word used to contrast two things to highlight their differences, while 比べる is the general, everyday verb for comparing.

Compound of 対 (tai, 'opposite, pair') and 比 (hi, 'compare'). The combination naturally yields the meaning of comparing or contrasting two things.