How to Say ‘Better than before’ in Japanese
前より良いです。
mae yori yoi desu
[mah-eh yoh-ree yoh-ee dess]
💬 Usage Tip: Full polite sentence. You can add what is better: [数値が前より良いです。] (“The values are better than before.”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese doctors frequently focus on “trend.” Even if not perfect, “better than before” is often treated as a win—keep monitoring and lifestyle changes.
Phrase Breakdown
前
mae
[mah-eh]
before; previous; earlier
A noun meaning “before/previous.” In clinics it often refers to a previous visit, previous test, or earlier condition.
前の検査と比べると、数値が下がっています。
Compared with the previous test, the numbers have gone down.
より
yori
[yoh-ree]
than; compared with; from
Comparison particle used with “前” to mean “than before.” Common when discussing changes in symptoms or test results.
痛みは前より軽くなりました。
The pain has become lighter than before.
良い
yoi
[yoh-ee]
good; better; favorable
Used to describe a better condition/result than before. Often paired with 前より (“better than before”).
前より良い結果が出ました。
We got better results than before.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are (polite copula)
Polite sentence ending used to state information. In medical conversations it helps keep a respectful tone.
数値は正常範囲です。
The numbers are within the normal range.
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