〜より
Formation
N5
Meaning
Used to compare two things. It follows the noun that is being compared against (the 'than' part).
Examples
中国は日本より広いです。
China is larger than Japan.
弟は兄より足が速いです。
My younger brother is faster at running than my older brother.
昨日は今日より暑かったです。
Yesterday was hotter than today.
彼は私より親切です。
He is kinder than I am.
この町はあの町より静かです。
This town is quieter than that one.
東京は大阪より交通が便利です。
Tokyo is more convenient in terms of transportation than Osaka.