Explanation
Expresses 'more' or 'even more' when describing a quantity, frequency, or degree.
Formation
もっと + Verb / い-Adjective / な-Adjective
Detailed explanation
The もっと〜 grammar point is used to emphasize the desire or need for something to be 'more' or 'even more' in terms of quantity, frequency, or degree. It is often translated as 'more' or 'even more' in English. もっと can be used with verbs, い-adjectives, or な-adjectives.
Examples
もっと勉強しなければなりません。
Motto benkyou shinakereba narimasen.
I have to study more.
このかばんをもっと大きいサイズに変えたいです。
Kono kaban o motto ookii saizu ni kaetai desu.
I want to change this bag to a larger size.
もっと静かな場所で働きたいです。
Motto shizuka na basho de hatarakitai desu.
I want to work in a quieter place.
彼女はもっと上手になりたいと思っています。
Kanojo wa motto jouzu ni naritai to omotte imasu.
She wants to become even better.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.