というより
to iu yori
rather than; more ~ than
[Rather than / More ~ than]
Connection: Clause / Noun + というより(は)/ というよりも
Usage: Used to correct or refine a description by suggesting that a different word or expression is more appropriate. The speaker first states one characterization, then offers a more accurate one.
Variations:
Examples:
彼は頭がいいというより、努力家だ。(Rather than being smart, he's a hard worker.)
この料理は辛いというより、しょっぱい。(This dish is more salty than spicy.)
疲れたというよりも、もう限界だ。(Rather than tired, I'm at my limit.)