より

より is used for comparisons and formal expressions of origin.

Functions

1. Comparison: A より B が〜 (B is more ~ than A)
2. Formal 'from': 〜より (from ~)

Common patterns

• A より B のほうが〜: B is more ~ than A
• 〜より〜のほうがいい: ~ is better than ~
• 思(おも)ったより: more than expected

Contrast: より vs から

• より: formal 'from', literary
• から: casual 'from', everyday speech

Note: In formal writing/announcements, より is often used where から would be used in speech.