rather than, more like

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Corrects or refines a statement with a more accurate description.

[Noun/Verb/Adj] + というより + [Noun/Verb/Adj]

彼は歌手というより俳優だ。

Kare wa kashu to iu yori haiyuu da.

He is more of an actor rather than a singer.

面白いというより変わっている。

Omoshiroi to iu yori kawatte iru.

It's more strange rather than interesting.

The second phrase is considered more accurate.

～にほかならない

nothing but, none other than

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Practice comparing two descriptions.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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