より
N3[yori]
Meanings
1.Particle
than
2.Particle
rather than; instead of; over; above
3.Particle
from; out of; since; at; on (and after)
4.Particle
except; but; other than
5.Adverb
more
Examples
今年の夏は去年より暑いと思いますね。
This year is hotter than last year, isn't it?
彼は私より十センチも背が高いです。
He is taller than me.
バスより電車のほうがずっと速いです。
Trains are faster than buses.