~のほうが (comparative)

grammar

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The comparative frame X のほうが (Y より), meaning 'X is more ~ (than Y).' Puts X in comparative focus, often with a following adjective or stative predicate. 犬のほうが好き ('I prefer dogs'), 今日のほうが寒い ('today is colder'), 飛行機のほうを好みます ('prefer flying'). Both ~のほうが (kana) and ~の方が (kanji) appear; kana is somewhat more common in conversational usage. 方 here means 'side / alternative.' Used with を in phrases like のほうを好む / のほうを愛する as well.

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What I regret now is, rather, the time I wasted.

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He's an arrogant Westerner who insists his own dictionary is right, despite not even grasping Japanese nuance.

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Beer is taxed by malt content, so low-malt beer works out cheaper.

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Good deeds speak louder than good words.

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Not trusting a friend is more dishonorable than being deceived by one.

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She loves Tom more than she loves me.

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She seems to be in better shape today than the last time I saw her.

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Prevention is much more effective than treating something after it's already happened.

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She looks more beautiful wearing red.

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When I travel, I prefer flying.

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