Japanese

よりも

よりも
Meaning: more than; rather than (emphatic comparison)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

よ
り
も

Example sentences

I like cats more than dogs.
結果よりも、そこに至るまでの過程が重要だ。
The process leading up to it is more important than the result.
最新のモデルは、旧型よりもパフォーマンスが向上している。
The latest model has improved performance compared to the older model.
この会社では、経験よりも意欲に比重を置いている。
In this company, more weight is placed on motivation than on experience.
家族は私にとって何よりもたいせつな存在です。
Family is more important to me than anything else.
変化のない平々たる日々を送るよりも、新しいことに挑戦したい。
Rather than leading monotonous, ordinary days, I want to challenge myself with new things.
立派な理論を掲げるよりも、実践躬行することが重要だ。
It is more important to practice what you preach than to just hold grand theories.

Usage Notes

よりも is an emphatic form of より, used to make strong comparisons. The も adds emphasis to the comparison. Can be shortened to より in casual speech. Used when comparing two things where one is superior or preferred over the other.

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