JLPT N1

～にもまして

More than ~; Even more than ~

Structure

Noun + にもまして Verb plain form + にもまして

How it works

This expression is used to indicate that something is even more significant, intense, or exceptional than a certain standard or precedent. It highlights a heightened degree compared to what is expected.

Examples

今日の彼の笑顔は、いつもにもまして輝いていた。

His smile today shone even brighter than usual.

Common mistakes

Using it if the previous item isn't already significant; it implies a comparison where the current item is greater.

Tip

Imagine a scale, and this grammar pushes something even higher on it.

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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