〜の方が〜 means “A is more … than B.” It is often used with より to make clear comparisons: “A のほうが B より …” Key points: • A のほうが B より + adjective • のほうが highlights A as the stronger choice • Often used with より together • Very common in spoken Japanese Example: “犬のほうが猫より大きいです” means “Dogs are bigger than cats.” You can also use のほうが without より if the comparison is clear: “電車のほうが早いです” (Trains are faster). This pattern helps emphasize which one is more. It is useful for opinions and preferences too: “コーヒーのほうが好きです.” Practice with simple pairs: りんごとみかん, 夏と冬, 日本語と英語.