～より～のほうが

The grammar point ～より～のほうが is used to make comparisons between two things, expressing that one is more of a certain quality than the other. It translates to 'more than' in English, and it typically emphasizes the greater degree of the adjective or quality in one noun compared to another.

For instance, if you want to say that 'apples are sweeter than oranges', you would use this structure to highlight the comparison. It's important to note that this expression is commonly used in casual conversation rather than formal contexts, and it's essential to use the correct form of the adjective or verb to ensure clarity in the comparison.

• Examples of appropriate adjectives or verbs: 高い[たかい] (tall/expensive), 安い[やすい] (cheap), 大きい[おおきい] (big), 小さい[ちいさい] (small).