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Japanese grammar A は B より〜: indicates that A is more than B when comparing two things. Pattern and examples.

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〜は〜より | indicates that A is more than B when comparing two things

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜は〜より (A は B より〜): indicates that A is more than B when comparing two things.

See example sentences below.

〜は〜より at a glance

At a glance

〜は〜より

~wa ~yori

Comparison

Expression: 〜は〜より
Reading: ~wa ~yori
Natural meaning: indicates that A is more than B when comparing two things
Typical use: Comparison

Core meaning of 〜は〜より

Core meaning

indicates that A is more than B when comparing two things

Examples

Example 1

このりんごは、あのバナナより甘いです。

Translation

This apple is sweeter than that banana.

Example 2

飛行機は電車より速いです。

Translation

Airplanes are faster than trains.

6 Essential N5 Grammar Patterns for Comparisons

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