はるかに

An adverb used to emphasize a significant degree of difference in comparisons. It always modifies a comparative expression — typically an adjective or adverb used with より. It can also be written in kanji as 遥(はる)かに, though the hiragana form is more common in modern writing.

Common patterns

• AはBよりはるかに〜: A is far more ~ than B
• 想像(そうぞう)よりはるかに: far more than imagined
• 予想(よそう)よりはるかに: far more than expected

Similar words

• ずっと: much; by far — slightly more casual, used in the same comparative patterns
• 遥(はる)か: far; distant — the base adjective form, used for spatial or temporal distance (e.g., はるか昔(むかし) "long, long ago")
• だいぶ: considerably — indicates a notable degree but weaker emphasis than はるかに