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何より・何といっても: the difference

Meaning

Be glad, Be relieved, Most, Best, Above all else, More than anything

Past papers

Not yet

Example

「ありがとうございます。」 「お役やくに立たてれば、何なによりの幸しあわせです。」

'Thank you very much.' 'Nothing would make me happier than being of help.'

Meaning

Above all, After all, Whatever anyone says

Past papers

Not yet

Example

彼かれの長所ちょうしょは、何なんといっても朗ほがらかなところだ。

His strong point is, by any account, his cheerfulness.

How to tell them apart

「何より」: the most precious and welcome thing in feeling and value (health matters most, safety is best).

「何といっても」: 'whatever you say', the most decisive point is...: 「何といっても彼の実力が一番だ」 (Whatever you say, his ability is the best).

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