What it means
のほうが marks the preferred or greater side in a comparison. It usually follows a noun and means “more than,” “rather than,” or “the one that is more...” The other item is often marked with より, although it can be omitted when the comparison is clear. The expression itself does not change between familiar and polite speech; the predicate at the end of the sentence shows the register.
Usage note
のほうが is commonly used for a comparison between two choices or things. Do not confuse it with ほうが after an adjective or a verb, where there is no の before ほうが.
How to use it
夏より冬のほうが好きです。
I like winter more than summer.
夏より冬のほうが好きだ。
I like winter more than summer.
Example sentences
電車よりバスのほうが駅までの料金が安いです。
The bus fare to the station is cheaper than the train fare.
夏より春のほうが過ごしやすいです。
Spring is more comfortable to spend time in than summer.
私はりんごよりみかんのほうが好きです。
I like mandarins more than apples.
テレビより本のほうが好きです。
I like books more than television.
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