より～のほうが

JLPT Level: N5

Meanings

to be more ~ than ~

used to compare two things where the second is more ~

expresses preference for the second item over the first

Usage

X より Y のほうが〜

Noun A より Noun B のほうが形容詞/状態 is used to say 'X is more ~ than Y'

(Pattern with い-adjectives/verbs)

Explanation

より～のほうが is used to make a direct comparison between two things, stating that the second item (Y) is more ~ than the first (X). The noun or phrase before より marks the baseline, and のほうが introduces the thing that is comparatively more ~. Commonly used with adjectives, i-adjectives, na-adjectives, or verbs in plain form. Typical contexts include comparing prices, qualities, abilities, or feelings. Note that the sentence tends to end with a predicate such as いい／悪い／高い／安い／難しい／速い, etc.

この本よりあの本のほうが難しい。

このほんよりあのほんのほうがむずかしい。

That book is more difficult than this one.

この靴よりあの靴のほうが高い。

このくつよりあのくつのほうがたかい。

That pair of shoes is more expensive than this pair.

私のほうが彼より背が高い。

わたしのほうがかれよりせがたかい。

I am taller than him.

英語より日本語のほうが難しい。

えいごよりにほんごのほうがむずかしい。

Japanese is more difficult than English.