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もっと

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Meanings

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adverb

more; even more; longer; further

Indicates a greater degree, quantity, or duration. Used with verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to express 'more' or 'to a greater extent'.

もっとゆっくり話はなしてください。
Please speak more slowly.
もっと時じ間かんがあればいいのに。
I wish I had more time.

この店みせのラーメンはもっとおいしいと思おもった。

I thought the ramen at this shop would be even more delicious.

Similar words

もう
もう indicates 'already' or 'anymore', while もっと means 'more' in degree or quantity.
さらに
さらに is more formal and often used in written language or formal speech, while もっと is common in everyday conversation.

Etymology

Derived from the adverb もと (originally 'more') with gemination. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it has been used as a common adverb since early modern Japanese.