もっと〜 JLPT N5

Formation

もっと + Verb / い-Adjective / な-Adjective

Explanation

The もっと〜 grammar point is used to emphasize the desire or need for something to be 'more' or 'even more' in terms of quantity, frequency, or degree. It is often translated as 'more' or 'even more' in English. もっと can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, or な-adjectives.

Example sentences

• もっと勉強しなければなりません。

  I have to study more.

  Motto benkyou shinakereba narimasen.

• このかばんをもっと大きいサイズに変えたいです。

  I want to change this bag to a larger size.

  Kono kaban o motto ookii saizu ni kaetai desu.

• もっと静かな場所で働きたいです。

  I want to work in a quieter place.

  Motto shizuka na basho de hatarakitai desu.

• 彼女はもっと上手になりたいと思っています。

  She wants to become even better.

  Kanojo wa motto jouzu ni naritai to omotte imasu.