A は B より～ (A wa B yori～)
JLPT N5
Explanation
Express a comparison between A and B; 'A is more/less than B'.
Formation
A は B より + Adjective
Detailed Explanation
The A は B より grammar point is used to express a comparison between two items or subjects (A and B). It can be translated as 'A is more/less than B' in English. This structure is followed by an adjective that describes the comparison.
Examples
このジュースはあのジュースより甘いです。
Kono juusu wa ano juusu yori amai desu.
This juice is sweeter than that juice.
夏は冬より暑いです。
Natsu wa fuyu yori atsui desu.
Summer is hotter than winter.
彼女は私より速く走ります。
Kanojo wa watashi yori hayaku hashirimasu.
She runs faster than me.
スーパーはコンビニより安いです。
Suupaa wa konbini yori yasui desu.
The supermarket is cheaper than the convenience store.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.