〜より
Compare two things — “A is more ~ than B.”
To compare, put より after the thing you compare against: B より = “than B.” Then add the adjective you already know from Phase G — it doesn't change.
とうきょうは おおさかより おおきいです。
“Tokyo is bigger than Osaka.”
ぶんけい
A は is the topic (the “more” one). B より means “than B.” The adjective at the end describes A and stays exactly as you learned it in Phase G. 🔊 Tap any example to hear it.
Compare two things — “A is more ~ than B.” B より means “than B”; the adjective describes A. The adjective itself doesn’t change — it’s the same one from Phase G.
かいわ
Ask A と B と、どちらが 〜ですか (“Which is more ~, A or B?”), then answer with 〜より.
とうきょうと おおさかと、 どちらが おおきい ですか。
Which is bigger, Tokyo or Osaka?
とうきょうの ほうが おおさかより おおきいです。
Tokyo is bigger than Osaka.
でんしゃと バスと、 どちらが はやい ですか。
Which is faster, the train or the bus?
でんしゃは バスより はやいです。
The train is faster than the bus.
クイズ
Pick the right piece. Remember: より attaches to the thing you compare against, and the adjective matches the English meaning.
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