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Use ~のほうが to compare two things and express that one is more [adjective] than the other. It emphasizes "this one" as being superior or different in some way.
コーヒーのほうがおいしいです。
Coffee is more delicious.
夏のほうが冬より暑いです。
Summer is hotter than winter.
日本のほうが韓国より物価が高いです。
Japan has higher prices than Korea.
りんごのほうがみかんより好きです。
Apples are better than tangerines.
電車のほうが車より便利です。
Subways are more convenient than cars.
朝のほうが夜より静かです。
Morning is quieter than night.
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