比較 (hikaku) means comparison. It's the act of examining two or more things to find the similarities and differences between them. This term is often used in research, analysis, or when making choices between options. For example, '二つの商品を比較する。' (Compare two products.)

比較 (ひかく) は二つ以上の物事を見比べて、違いや共通点を探すこと。選択や分析で使います。例：商品を比較検討する。