Translation guide
Expresses that something is much greater, better, or more extreme than anything else; the difference is very large.
To say that something is easily the most, best, biggest, etc., with a large margin.
A very common and natural way to say 'by far' when ranking or comparing. It comes from 断然 (dannen, 'by far') + トップ (toppu, 'top'), and is used as an adverb.
He is by far the fastest.
This restaurant is by far the most delicious.
Means 'outstandingly' or 'head and shoulders above'. Used before adjectives to emphasize a large difference.
She is by far the most talented.
Literally 'pulling away from the crowd'. Similar to 'head and shoulders above the rest'.
This work is by far the most wonderful.
Noun form of 断トツ. Often used as 'ダントツの〜' meaning 'by far the most ~'.
He is by far the number one.
A standard adverb meaning 'by far' or 'definitely'. Slightly more formal than 断トツ.
This one is by far better.
To emphasize a large difference in degree when comparing two things.
Means 'far more' or 'by far'. Used with comparatives like 大きい, 多い, 優れている.
Tokyo has a far larger population than Osaka.
This is by far easier.
Very common in spoken Japanese. Means 'much' or 'far' when comparing.
Literally 'to the extent that they can't be compared'. Strong emphasis on a huge difference.
断トツ is used with superlatives (一番, 最も), while はるかに is used with comparatives (より, の方が). ずっと is the casual version of はるかに.
He is by far the fastest. (superlative)
He is far faster than the others. (comparative)
There is no direct word-for-word translation of 'by far'. Avoid literal translations like '遠くで' (far away). Use the adverbs and patterns above.
This is by far the most expensive item in the store.
She is by far the most experienced candidate.
This one is much better.
His talent is by far superior.