私は肉よりむしろ魚が好きだ。
I like fish rather than meat.
Japanese
より
より
Meaning: than, from, more (comparative particle)
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Example sentences
兄は私より背が高い
My older brother is taller than me.
パーティーの人数は予想より多かった
The number of people at the party was more than expected.
彼は私より二つ年上です。
He is two years older than me.
何もしないよりはマシだ。
Doing something is better than doing nothing at all.
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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