JLPT N3

〜to iu yori

Express a comparison with preference; 'rather than', 'more like', 'instead of'.

Formation

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

  • Rather than saying this room is small, it's more like it's cozy.

    Kono heya wa semai to iu yori, igokochi ga ii.

  • Instead of saying he's scary, he's more like a reliable person.

    Kare wa kowai to iu yori, tayori gai ga aru.

  • Rather than calling the movie boring, I'd say it was a bit long.

    Eiga wa tsumaranai to iu yori, chotto nagakatta.

  • Rather than a friend, she's more like family.

    Kanojo wa tomodachi da to iu yori, kazoku no you na sonzai da.