1. Particle

   than

   柔道では力より技のほうが大切である。

2. rather than; instead of; over; above

3. from; out of; since; at; on (and after)

4. except; but; other than

   with neg. sentence; as よりほかに...ない, よりしかたがない, etc.

5. Adverb (fukushi)

   more

Also written ゟ