より
Reading: より
Meaning: than, from, more (comparative particle)
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Example Sentence
兄 は 私 より 背 が 高い
My older brother is taller than me.
Usage Notes
Used to mark the standard of comparison (than) in comparative sentences. Also marks starting point (from). More formal than から when indicating origin.
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