より

より is a Japanese particle used primarily for making comparisons.

It indicates that the noun or adjective preceding it is being compared to something that follows. In English, it translates to "than." This is a very basic way to express comparisons in Japanese.

When comparing nouns, adjectives, or even actions, it’s important to know which item you are relating the comparison to.

For instance, if you want to say that 'a dog is bigger than a cat', you would use:

• 犬[いぬ]より猫[ねこ]の方[ほう]が大きい[おおきい]です。