比較N2
〜というより
rather than... / more... than...
Structure
普通形/N + というより
Explanation
Indicates that after comparison, the second option is more fitting ("rather than X, Y"). Attached to nouns or the plain form of verbs/adjectives, often as というより、むしろ….
Examples
彼は日本語を教えるというより、話し相手をしている感じだ。
Rather than teaching Japanese, he seems more like a conversation partner.
この問題は難しいというより、量が多いのだ。
This problem isn't so much difficult as it is lengthy.
Note
Often paired with むしろ for emphasis. 〜というより(も) is also possible.
Related Grammar
〜というよりむしろ〜どころか