What does より mean?
より is a Japanese noun meaning “twist, ply” in English. It can also be translated as “from, more” depending on context. It is written as より in hiragana, and yori in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
柔道では力より技のほうが大切である。
In judo, technique is more important than strength.
私は金よりむしろ名誉を選ぶ。
I would choose honor before money.
７月１０日より札幌支店を開設いたします。
On July 10, we will open our Sapporo branch.