GrammarJLPT N3
more than
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. more than
This grammar pattern attaches to a noun or verb and means "more than," "beyond," or "even more than ~." It is used to emphasize that something exceeds a certain standard or expectation.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

"That went better than expected," we both laughed.

Sentence 2

The new chair is more comfortable than the price would suggest.

Sentence 3

I made way more food than we needed!

Sentence 4

The fridge was even emptier than I'd imagined!

Sentence 5

Her gaze held more expectation than criticism.