比較的
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Adverb meaning 'relatively' or 'comparatively'. Used to modify adjectives or verbs to indicate a moderate degree, e.g., 『比較的安い』 (hikakuteki yasui, 'comparatively cheap').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are discussing their recent business trips to different cities, comparing travel experiences and costs.
比較的
ひかくてき
comparatively
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'compare' (比較 hikaku) and add 'relatively' (的 teki) — it's comparatively! 'Hikaku-teki' → 比較的 (hikakuteki, 'comparatively').
Cultural Note
『比較的』 (hikakuteki) is commonly used in Japanese media and conversation to make moderate statements, such as 『比較的簡単です』 (hikakuteki kantan desu, 'it's comparatively easy'), reflecting a nuanced way of expressing relative qualities.
Forms
Base: 比較的Adverb meaning 'relatively' or 'comparatively'. Used to modify adjectives or verbs to indicate a moderate degree, e.g., 『比較的安い』 (hikakuteki yasui, 'comparatively cheap').