比べ

This is the 301st most frequent Japanese word.


比べ

"Comparison."


Here, '比べ' (kurabe) is used as part of the phrase '~に比べて' which means 'compared to ~', emphasizing the comparative relation.

私の車は彼の車に比べて速いです。

My car is faster compared to his car.


'比べ' is utilized here to draw a comparison between past records and the new achievement.

過去の記録と比べ、新記録が樹立されました。

Compared to past records, a new record has been set.


In this context, the phrase '以前と比べて' (compared to before) indicates a change or improvement in lifestyle.

私は以前と比べて健康的な生活を送っている。

I live a healthier life compared to before.