〜より
〜より means than. It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. Attach this to the item used as the comparison standard. It is usually followed by an adjective or an expression of degree.
Japanese sources describe it as 「比べる相手を示す」.
〜より examples
電車はバスより速いです。
The train is faster than the bus.
今日は昨日より暑いです。
Today is hotter than yesterday.
〜より exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
このかばんはあのかばん（ ）軽いです。
- より ✓
- ほど
- しか
- だけ
This bag is lighter than that bag.
私は兄（ ）早く起きます。
- より ✓
- とか
- または
- ばかり
I get up earlier than my older brother.
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