~というより JLPT N3
〜to iu yori
Express a comparison with preference; 'rather than', 'more like', 'instead of'.
Formation
Verb-casual + というより, い-Adjective + というより, な-Adjective + だというより, Noun + だというより
Explanation
The ~というより grammar point is used to express a comparison where one description is more accurate than another. Translated as 'rather than', 'more like', or 'instead of'.
Example sentences
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Rather than saying this room is small, it's more like it's cozy.
Kono heya wa semai to iu yori, igokochi ga ii.
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Instead of saying he's scary, he's more like a reliable person.
Kare wa kowai to iu yori, tayori gai ga aru.
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Rather than calling the movie boring, I'd say it was a bit long.
Eiga wa tsumaranai to iu yori, chotto nagakatta.
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Rather than a friend, she's more like family.
Kanojo wa tomodachi da to iu yori, kazoku no you na sonzai da.