というより

Meanings

1

rather than; more like

usually written using kana alone

Used to correct or rephrase a previous statement, indicating that the following description is more accurate. Often appears as というより(は) or というよりむしろ.

彼かれは厳きびしいというより、ただ細こまかいだけだ。
He's not so much strict as just particular.
この料りょう理りは辛からいというより、しょっぱい。
This dish is more salty than spicy.