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Japanese grammar A より B のほうが〜: expresses that B is more than A when comparing two things. Pattern and examples.

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〜より〜のほうが | expresses that B is more than A when comparing two things

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜より〜のほうが (A より B のほうが〜): expresses that B is more than A when comparing two things.

See example sentences below.

〜より〜のほうが at a glance

At a glance

〜より〜のほうが

~yori ~no hou ga

Concession

Expression: 〜より〜のほうが
Reading: ~yori ~no hou ga
Natural meaning: expresses that B is more than A when comparing two things
Typical use: Concession

Core meaning of 〜より〜のほうが

Core meaning

expresses that B is more than A when comparing two things

Examples

Example 1

バスで行くより、電車のほうが早いです。

Translation

Taking the train is faster than going by bus.

Example 2

昨日の試験より、今日の試験のほうが難しかったです。

Translation

Today's exam was harder than yesterday's.

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