JLPT N4 grammar

〜よりmeaning and usage

Meaning

  1. A is C-er than B; A is more C than B (comparison).
  2. A is not as C as B

How to form it

  • nounはnounより〜
  • verb (dictionary form)より（も）

How it is used

Marks the standard of comparison, “than”: 「AはBより〜」 means A is more ~ than B. It can follow a verb too (「歩くより」). In formal writing 「より」 can also mean “from” (「九時より」).

Examples

  1. ピカチューはあなたより頭がいいみたいだなぁ。

    It seems like Pikachu is smarter than you.

  2. 今日は昨日より少し寒いですね。

    It's a bit colder today than yesterday, isn't it?

  3. タクシーに乗るより、歩いたほうが早いですよ。

    Walking is quicker than taking a taxi.