Translation guide
Expresses a significantly greater degree, quantity, or extent. In Japanese, this is usually conveyed through adverbs, comparative structures, or specific intensifiers rather than a single fixed phrase.
The learner wants to say that something is much more [adjective/adverb] or that an action is done much more.
A versatile adverb meaning 'much (more)' or 'by far'. Used before adjectives, adverbs, or verbs to indicate a large difference. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.
It's much hotter today.
He runs much faster than before.
Means 'far more' or 'by far'. Slightly more formal/literary than ずっと. Often used in written language or formal speech.
This problem is much more difficult.
Means 'more'. Can be used for 'much more' when context implies a large degree, but it is less emphatic than ずっと. Often used in requests or suggestions.
もっと alone does not always convey 'much'; it simply means 'more'. To emphasize 'much more', combine with ずっと (ずっともっと) or use ずっと.
Study much more.
Means 'even more' or 'much more', implying a noticeable step up. Often used when something has already increased and then increases further.
Autumn deepened and it became much colder.
The learner wants to say 'much more [noun]', e.g., much more money, much more time.
The learner wants to compare two things and say one is much more something than the other.
Standard comparative pattern: 'B is much more ... than A'. ずっと can be replaced by other adverbs like はるかに.
Osaka is much cheaper than Tokyo.
Formal comparative pattern: 'Compared to A, B is much more ...'.
The learner wants to say 'much more' as a response or to add emphasis, like 'and much more'.
Do not translate 'much more' word-for-word as 多くより or もっと多く. These are unnatural. Use the adverbs and patterns above.
Incorrect: 'Much more time is needed.'
Correct: 'Much more time is needed.'
He has much more money.
In this region, much more rain falls.
Compared to last year, this winter is much warmer.
This store is cheap, and much more, the quality is good.