N3 Grammar ⑰　に比べて / より

JLPT N3 Japanese self-study　·　~12 min　·　Compared to ~ / than ~ — two comparison patterns

'This summer is much hotter than last year.' 'My brother is taller than me.' Master the two ways Japanese expresses comparison and know when to use each.

What you'll learn

• に比べて: 'compared to ~' — better in formal writing and longer sentences
• より: 'than ~' — natural in speech and short sentences
• Pair with ずっと/はるかに/もっと for stronger contrast
• AはBより〜 and AはBに比べて〜 are both correct

How to study “N3 Grammar ⑰　に比べて / より”

“N3 Grammar ⑰　に比べて / より” (Compared to ~ / than ~ — two comparison patterns) is a JLPT N3 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 12 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.