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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of people standing in line. Lining up.
Symbolism
Comparison, contrast, compare. Represents comparing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
比翼連理
ひよくれんり
marital vows; marital vows
痛快無比
つうかいむひ
very thrilling; extremely delightful; awfully pleasant; very thrilling
天涯比隣
てんがいひりん
a great distance does not detract from the feeling (relationship) of endearment; feeling as though a dear one faraway were living in one's close neighborhood; a great distance does not detract from the feeling (relationship) of endearment
剽悍無比
ひょうかんむひ
as fierce and nimble as any; daring and agile without equal; as fierce and nimble as any
勇猛無比
ゆうもうむひ
most brave; as brave as any; unmatched for valor; most brave
比類なき
ひるいなき
Without equal; Unparalleled excellence
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 比 mean in Japanese?
比 means compare, race, ratio, Philippines.
How do you read 比?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: くら.べる (kuraberu).
How many strokes does 比 have?
比 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 比 (compare).
Is 比 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 比 (compare, race, ratio, Philippines) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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