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もっと

motto

Description

「もっと」は、今よりも数や量、程度が大きくなることを表す言葉です。

"もっと" is a word that indicates an increase in number, amount, or degree compared to now.

「もっと食べたい」「もっと勉強しよう」のように、気持ちを強く言いたいときによく使います。

"もっと" is often used to express a stronger feeling, as in "もっと食べたい" (I want to eat more) or "もっと勉強しよう" (Let's study more).

Meanings

もっとmotto

more; to a greater degree or amount

もっと水をください。

Please give me more water.

もっとmotto

longer; further in time or distance

もっとゆっくり話してください。

Please speak more slowly.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    もっと asks for an increase from the current state; もう often means 'even more' or 'already'.

  • Usage

    often precedes verbs, adjectives, or nouns to intensify — もっと大きい, もっと早く.

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