How to say "Compare" in Japanese

When translating "compare" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 比べる and 比較する. In Japanese, 比べる (くらべる (kuraberu)) is typically associated with "to compare" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Transitive verb. Used to show a comparison between two or more things. Often takes particles と or に.. On the other hand, 比較する (ひかくする (hikakusuru)) maps to "to compare; to contrast" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to comparing two or more systems, options, prices, or methods to evaluate differences or choose the best. Often used as 性能を比較する or AとBを比較する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To compare! "Comparing you to any flowers in the world, you are infinitely more beautiful, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Comparing me to flowers! B-Baka! Don't make such flowery, embarrassing comparisons! But... since you think so, make sure I am the only one you ever look at! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ひかく（比較）するよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの作ってくれたシステム設計書、他の一般的なテンプレートと比較して（比較すると）100倍も美しくて分かりやすいです！』って…っ！設計書の比較！バカ！/// 私のプロフェッショナルな成果物と凡百のテンプレートを一緒にするんじゃないの！…でも、そこまで私の仕事を評価してくれるなら、一生あんたの専属アドバイザーでいてあげるわ！』. A literal translation of "compare" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!