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(A centralized system would probably be more efficient.)
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(Commuting to work by bus is more economical.)

1. The adverb yon was derived from the particle yon 'than.' Yon
Adj. IAdv. expresses the idea 'more Adj. IAdv. than now or than
otherwise' and is used to make a general comparison rather than a com-
parison between two specific entities. For example, KS(A), (B), and (C)
are equivalent to (I), (2), and (3), respectively.
bh*
(1) ~LBI~L~Q IJ aw- FXO>BHG:WT~~~-$~
(We are always trying to offer better services than (we do) now.)
(2) fiHZ3Gi% LLlE%iB$UHtkLlf, f 3 LtbL\&I)WR09G:&k
6Zkflffi%60
(If we utilize new technology, we can teach foreign languages
more effectively (lit. than not doing so).)
(3) 3HBK $%T%;i S+?&Afl, f 3 Ltbc\kI1&BBW?,
(To have children think for themselves is more educational (lit.
than not doing so).)
(+yoril (DBJG: 564-67))
2. If X (no) hd ga is present, as in KS(C), the sentence is comparative
without yori. In this case, yon is used for emphasis.
(+ - ha ga -yon (DBJG: 140-44))

Motto also expresses the concept of 'more.' However, motto is more collo-
quial than yori. Thus, the combination of motto and yoi, the literal version of
ii 'good,' is awkward, as in [I].