Vocab Info

N2 Expressions, Adverb, No-adjective, Noun

(なに)よりmost, best, above all

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Expressions, Adverb

      1.

      above anything else, above all, more than anything

    2. Expressions, No-adjective, Noun

      2.

      best, greatest, excellent, wonderful, most important

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    何より 【なにより】

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      (わたし)(おっと)(なに)より(わたし)(こと)優先(ゆうせん)してくれます。

      My husband prioritizes me over anything else. {most, best, above all}

      • N2

      酒好(さけず)きの(ちち)晩酌(ばんしゃく)(なに)より(たの)しみにしている。

      My father, who loves alcohol, enjoys his evening drink more than anything else. {most, best, above all}

      • N2

      体調(たいちょう)(わる)(とき)は、睡眠(すいみん)沢山(たくさん)()ることが(なに)より重要(じゅうよう)です。

      When you are feeling unwell, it is most important to get plenty of sleep. {most, best, above all}

      • N2

      (かれ)はお医者(いしゃ)さんなのだから、(わたし)に「お元気(げんき)(なに)よりです」と()って当然(とうぜん)です。

      Since he is a doctor, it's only natural for him to tell me, 'Your good health is what matters most.' {most, best, above all}

      • N2

      生徒(せいと):「無事(ぶじ)帰国(きこく)できて(なに)より!」先生(せんせい):「まだ(よろこ)んではならぬ。飛行機(ひこうき)着陸(ちゃくりく)していないから。」

      Student: 'That I could return home safely is above anything else!' Teacher: 'You shouldn't be happy yet. The plane hasn't landed.' {most, best, above all}

      • N2
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