背比べ | Japanese meaning

背比べ【せいくらべ】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

comparing heights; comparison of statures

Forms

背比べ【せいくらべ】【せくらべ】
背較べ【せいくらべ】
背競べ【せいくらべ】
せいくらべ
せくらべ

Generated definitions (experimental)

comparing heights

This refers to the act of comparing the heights of individuals, often done playfully among children or in contexts like family gatherings.

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I compared heights with my friend.

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The children are enjoying comparing their heights with each other.

comparison of statures

This can refer to comparing the overall physical stature or presence of individuals, often in a more figurative sense, reflecting on differences in growth or development.

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The siblings were comparing their heights and rejoicing in their growth.

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I was surprised that I had grown taller compared to my classmates during the height comparison.

Generated collocations (experimental)

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Example sentences

2 results

1. 、。

Once things start going this way, in the end they'll all be much of a muchness.

Tatoeba

2. 。

They are all alike.