比較N3
〜に比べて
compared to... / in comparison with...
Structure
N + に比べて / と比べて
Explanation
Indicates a comparison, "compared to...". Attaches to a noun + に比べて.
Examples
去年に比べて、今年は雨が多いです。
Compared to last year, this year has more rain.
以前と比べて、生活は便利になりました。
Compared to before, life has become more convenient.
Note
に比べて is written style; と比べて is more casual. Close to より.