より
Meanings
Particle
1. than
It's frustrating, but you were stronger than me.
2. rather than; instead of; over; above
Never mind that, please get to work.
3. from; out of; since; at; on (and after)
The trial was scheduled to start next week.
4. except; but; other than
with neg. sentence; as よりほかに...ない, よりしかたがない, etc.
There's nothing left to do but close my eyes and wait.
Adverb
5. more
I want more people to know about it.
Pitch accent
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5 is less than 8.
I like rhubarb tarts more than apricot tarts.
There's more than I thought.