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JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

〜ni mo mashite

This expresses 'Even more than; exceeding'.

Formal, literary "even more than X" - comparative emphasis.

Formation

Explanation

The Nounにもまして grammar point is used to express that something is even more or exceeds the noun that it’s being compared to. It translates to expressions like 'even more than' or 'exceeding' in English. It is used when making a comparison to emphasize the greater degree of something.

Example sentences

  • I love music even more than he does.

    Watashi wa kare ni mo mashite, ongaku o aishiteimasu.

  • She has even more experience than her age would suggest.

    Kanojo wa nenrei ni mo mashite, keiken houfu desu.

  • It is even colder today than it was yesterday.

    Kyou wa kinou ni mo mashite samui desu.

  • This building is famous for its beautiful design even more than its height.

    Kono biru wa takasa ni mo mashite, utsukushii sekkei ga yuumei desu.

Emphasis (Even)