expression
than; in comparison to
Emphatic form of より, used to mark a standard of comparison. Often appears in patterns like ～よりも～ほうが or ～よりも～のほうが.
See also: より
今年の夏は去年よりも暑い。
This summer is hotter than last year.
電車よりもバスのほうが安い。
The bus is cheaper than the train.
expression
Used to express preference or choice, often with verbs like 選ぶ, 好む, or in constructions such as ～よりもむしろ.
私は肉よりも魚をよく食べる。
I eat fish more often than meat.
彼は都会よりも田舎での生活を選んだ。
He chose life in the countryside over the city.