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JLPT N3 Grammar

の方が

N3Comparison

N3 · Comparison · noun + の方が

Meaning

this side is more...

Structure

noun + の方が

Explanation

の方が marks the side that is stronger, better, or more suitable in a comparison.

Usage

It often appears with より.

Example

一人で行くより、友だちと行く方が安心です。

Rather than going alone, going with a friend is more reassuring.

Common Mistake

Do not put より and 方が on the same side.

Memory Tip

Memorize “noun + の方が” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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