〜にもまして
even more than ~
Put two options side by side and show the difference.
Remember it
Two choices, one contrast: 〜にもまして marks the comparison.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜にもまして」 means "even more than ~". Structure: Noun + にもまして. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it while shopping, choosing plans, or explaining a preference.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1以前にもまして統治が重要になった。
いぜん に も まして とうち が じゅうよう に なった。
izen ni mo mashite touchi ga juuyou ni natta.
The governance has become even more important than before.
Everyday life
Example 2以前にもまして勝訴が重要になった。
いぜん に も まして しょうそ が じゅうよう に なった。
izen ni mo mashite shouso ga juuyou ni natta.
The winning a lawsuit has become even more important than before.
Everyday life
Example 3以前にもまして国際化が重要になった。
いぜん に も まして こくさいか が じゅうよう に なった。
izen ni mo mashite kokusaika ga juuyou ni natta.
The internationalization has become even more important than before.
Everyday life
Example 4以前にもまして衰弱が重要になった。
いぜん に も まして すいじゃく が じゅうよう に なった。
izen ni mo mashite suijaku ga juuyou ni natta.
The weakening has become even more important than before.
Everyday life
Example 5以前にもまして偵察が重要になった。
いぜん に も まして ていさつ が じゅうよう に なった。
izen ni mo mashite teisatsu ga juuyou ni natta.
The reconnaissance has become even more important than before.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
The governance has become even more important than before.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜にもまして.
Remember tomorrow
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