Meaning of 何より in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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何よりJLPT 1
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Kana Readingなにより
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Romajinaniyori
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), adverb (fukushi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi), adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
- Meaning
- most; best; above all
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Example Sentences
何より, なにより used in context
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Friendship is more precious than anything else.
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野菜でも肉類でも、よく噛んで食べることが何よりも大切である。
It is most important to chew your food, whether vegetable or meat, before you swallow it.
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After her husband died, her baby was all in all to her.
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She likes music better than anything else.
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She likes reading better than anything else.
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They want, above all things to live in peace.
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