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JLPT N5 Grammar

~より〜ほうが

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N5 · Other · AよりBのほうが + adjective

Meaning

more...than...

Structure

AよりBのほうが + adjective

Explanation

より〜ほうが sets A as the baseline and emphasizes that B has more of the following quality.

Usage

Do not mark the same item with both より and ほうが.

Example

バスより電車のほうが速いです。

The train is faster than the bus.

Common Mistake

Reversing the comparison direction reverses the meaning.

Memory Tip

Memorize “より〜ほうが” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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