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yori
particle, adverb

English Meaning(s) for より

particle
  1. than
  2. from; out of; since; at; on
  3. except; but; other than
adverb
  1. more

Definition and Synonyms for より

More used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
Synonyms: より, よる, よる, ぐっと, もっと, 一倍, 一層, いやが上にも

Stroke Order Diagrams for より

Sample Sentences for より

In Japan, company aims come before personal goals.
It is cheaper than chemical fertilizers.
I live in a country where the cost of a liter of gasoline is cheaper than the cost of a liter of water.
Japan is ahead of other advanced countries in electronics.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

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