JLPT N1 grammar にもまして nimomashite
〜にもまして（nimomashite）
「more~than~」
Meaning
◉ more~than~
◉ 「増す」 means 「Increase」。So,「Ａにも増して」 means 「Conpare to A, it’s more ～」.
◉ Although it has the meaning of “～よりも” and “〜以上に”, it is not often used in comparison with “specific people or things”.
◉ It is often used together with “time nouns” such as “before” or interrogative words “誰”, “何”, “いつ” and “どこ”. It means more than “anyone”, “anything”, “anytime” and “anywhere”.
Sentence Patterns
◉ Noun＋にもまして
◉ interrogative words＋にもまして
Related Sentence
◉ 〜以上に
◉ 〜より（も）
Example Sentences
① 今年 のN1 は去年 にもまして難 しかったです。
Kotoshi no N 1 wa kyonen ni moma shite muzukashikattadesu
The N1 this year was more difficult than last year.
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JLPT N1 grammar にもまして nimomashite