Meaning
Used to compare two things, people, or situations.
Formation
- N1より + N2のほうが + predicate: バスより電車のほうが速いです
- The two parts can swap places
When to use it
- Core use
- Than, compared with
Example
バスより電車のほうが速いです
The train is faster than the bus.
Important notes
- Pay attention to the word form before the construction and to the particles around it.
Common mistakes
- Do not translate the pattern word for word; first identify its function in the whole situation.