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比 kanji: meaning “compare”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N24 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
compare
On'yomi
ヒ
Kun'yomi
くら・べる

Picture story to remember 比

Two spoons (匕) set side by side, compare them.

How to write 比: stroke order

比 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 比

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Review 比 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 比.