Used for mathematical ratios, proportions, and rates. Also common as a suffix in compound terms like 男女比 (male-to-female ratio).
The male-to-female ratio at this school is 3 to 2.
Profit margin is calculated as the ratio of profit to sales.
Refers to comparing things or being comparable. Often used in set phrases like 比べる (to compare) or 比にならない (no match for).
His ability is beyond comparison with last year.
When you compare the two, there is a clear difference.
compared with; relative to
Suffix use attaching to nouns to mean 'compared to' or 'relative to'. Common in formal or technical contexts.
Sales increased by 10% compared to the previous year.
Philippines (abbreviation)
Abbreviation for 比律賓 (フィリピン), used mainly in compounds like 日比 (Japan-Philippines). Rare as a standalone word.
See also: フィリピン
比 is an abbreviation for the Philippines.
explicit comparison (Shi Jing style)
Technical term from Chinese poetics, referring to one of the six principles (六義) of the Shi Jing. Extremely rare outside classical studies.
See also: 六義
One of the six principles of the Shi Jing is 'explicit comparison' (比).
In this recipe, the ratio of water to flour is 2 to 1.
Sales increased by 10% compared to the previous year.
This school has a high proportion of international students.
contrast; comparison; juxtaposition · correlation (of strata)
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
specific gravity; relative density · relative importance; weight; emphasis
red-throated loon; red-throated diver
parallel; equal; match
compare
peerless; unparalleled; matchless
wings abreast; flying wing to wing · single garment made to look double
rank with; compare with; be on a par with
identification by comparison; hypothesis based on comparison
common ratio; geometric ratio
simple ratio
inverse ratio
sex ratio
standing in a row; lining up closely
direct ratio; direct proportion
all; each and every one
parity; relative value
peer; match; equal
specific volume