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以上に (ijou ni)

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ijou ni

Used to express 'more than' or 'beyond'. It is used to indicate that a certain standard or limit has been surpassed.

彼女は私の想像以上に美しい。
She is more beautiful than I imagined.
かのじょはわたしのそうぞういじょうにうつくしい。
Kanojo wa watashi no souzou ijou ni utsukushii.
このケーキは味も見た目以上においしい。
This cake is even more delicious than it looks.
このけーきはあじもみためいじょうにおいしい。
Kono keeki wa aji mo mitame ijou ni oishii.
彼の成績は常に期待以上だ。
His grades are always beyond expectations.
かれのせいせきはつねにきたいいじょうだ。
Kare no seiseki wa tsune ni kitai ijou da.
あのアーティストの人気は国内以上に海外でも高い。 (Inspired by a Japanese music artist)
That artist's popularity is high not only in Japan, but also overseas.
あのあーてぃすとのにんきはこくないいじょうにかいがいでもたかい。
Ano aatisuto no ninki wa kokunai ijou ni kaigai demo takai.
友達との旅行は予想以上に楽しかった。 (Inspired by a personal experience)
The trip with friends was more enjoyable than I expected.
ともだちとのりょこうはよそういじょうにたのしかった。
Tomodachi to no ryokou wa yosou ijou ni tanoshikatta.

以外 (igai) - (N3)
- 以上に expresses going beyond a certain limit or standard, while 以外 (igai) is used to indicate 'other than', expressing an exception or exclusion.
ない以上 (nai ijou) - (N2)
- ない以上 is used to express that a certain situation will not change or cannot be surpassed after a certain point, indicating a decisive conclusion or limitation. 以上に, on the other hand, compares quantities or levels and expresses surpassing a certain standard or expectation.
はずがない (hazu ga nai) - (N2)
- はずがない expresses that something is impossible or highly unlikely based on logical reasoning. 以上に, on the other hand, compares quantities or levels and expresses surpassing a certain standard or expectation.

Which of the following means 'This book is more interesting than that one'?