数すう等とう

adverb

by far; much; far and away

Adverbial use emphasizing a large difference in degree or quality. Often used with comparatives or expressions of superiority.

• 彼かれの実じつ力りょくは他ほかの選せん手しゅより数すう等とう優すぐれている。

  His ability is far superior to that of the other players.

• この問もん題だいは前まえのものより数すう等とう難むずかしい。

  This problem is much more difficult than the previous one.

noun

a few levels; several grades

Noun use referring to a difference of several ranks, steps, or degrees. Less common than the adverbial use.

• 両りょう者しゃの間あいだには数すう等とうの差さがある。

  There is a difference of several levels between the two.