比較的(ひかくてき)

ひかくてき
adverb
relatively, comparatively
formaldescriptive
1. relatively, comparatively
When compared to others or to what might be expected; somewhat.
この問題(もんだい)は比較的(ひかくてき)簡単(かんたん)だ。
This problem is relatively easy.
今日(きょう)は比較的(ひかくてき)暖(あたた)かい。
It's relatively warm today.
ここは比較的(ひかくてき)安全(あんぜん)な地域(ちいき)だ。
This is a relatively safe area.
彼(かれ)は比較的(ひかくてき)若(わか)いうちに成功(せいこう)した。
He succeeded at a relatively young age.

Usage: 比較的(ひかくてき) is primarily used as an adverb, modifying adjectives or verbs. It indicates that something is moderate compared to expectations or other cases.

Noun: 比較(ひかく) (comparison)

Common patterns

Similar words

  • まあまあ: So-so, moderately (more casual)
  • わりと／わりに: Rather, comparatively (casual)
  • 比較的(ひかくてき): Relatively (neutral/formal)

Related Words

Related: 比較(ひかく)
Compare: まあまあ (So-so, moderately)
Compare: 割(わり)と (Rather, comparatively)
Compare: 割(わり)に (Rather, comparatively)
Compare: 対比的(たいひてき) (contrasting)
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Added 2026.1.17 13:29 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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