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〜というより: rather than; more like

N2 · 14 Quoting and set expressions

Says that another description fits better than the first one.

Plain form + というより. Often follows a first thought and corrects it: 〜というより〜だ. In speech 〜っていうより. Usually has an unstated 'if I had to say'. Compare 〜よりも, which just compares.

Examples

彼女かのじょは優やさしいというより、気が弱きがよわいのだと思おもう。

I think she is not so much kind as weak-willed.

この部屋へやは、涼すずしいというより寒さむいくらいだ。

This room is not so much cool as downright cold.

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