- particle than
- rather than; instead of; over; above
- from; out of; since; at; on (and after)
- with neg. sentence; as よりほかに...ない, よりしかたがない, etc. except; but; other than
- adverb more
より
than
Also a form of
Meanings
In sentences
私より15歳ぐらい下よ。 He's about fifteen years younger than I am. #11912835
タクシーより歩く方が早いよ。 It'll be quicker to walk than to take a taxi. #9049011
バスに乗るより歩いて行きたい。 I'd rather walk than take a bus. #1172441
映画見るより、本読む方が好き。 I prefer reading books to watching movies. #11571541
男性より女性が先。 Ladies before gentlemen. #127145
折れるより曲がれ。 Better to bend than break. #142062