にもまして（にも増して）
Even more than … / To a greater extent than …
This grammar expresses that something exceeds a comparison standard, emphasizing that the degree is greater than before or greater than something else.
Meaning
This grammar expresses that something exceeds a comparison standard, emphasizing that the degree is greater than before or greater than something else.
Formation
Explanation
にもまして is used to compare two situations and show that the second one is stronger in degree.
Core idea:
“More than X”
“Even more so than before”
“To an even greater extent”
Important nuance:
Often compares:
past vs present
one person vs another
one condition vs another
Focus is on degree escalation
Frequently expresses emotional intensity, seriousness, or emphasis
Tone:
Semi-formal to formal
Common in essays, speeches, and JLPT N1 texts