Japanese

より

なにより
Meaning: more than anything; best; above all
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

何
よ
り

Example sentences

It is best that you are safe.
私に取って、家族と過ごす時間は何よりも大切です。
For me, time spent with family is more important than anything.
侍は主君への忠誠を何よりも重んじた。
Samurai valued loyalty to their lord above all else.
家族と一緒に過ごす時間は、何よりのシアワセだ。
Spending time with my family is the greatest happiness.
命を救おうとする行為は、何よりも貴いものだ。
The act of trying to save a life is more precious than anything.
祁寒の折、暖炉の火が何よりの慰めだった。
During the severe cold, the fire in the fireplace was the greatest comfort.

Usage Notes

Used to express that something is the most important or best outcome among all possibilities. Often used in formal or polite greetings.

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