No. 556 in Japanese
もっ
The standalone "もっ" does not have a specific meaning in Japanese; it may be part of a longer word or expression.
In a sentence
もっと速く走ってください。
Please run faster.
The word 'もっと' is used to mean 'more' or 'to a greater extent'.
もっとうまく歌えるようになりたい。
I want to become able to sing better.
Here, 'もっと' conveys a desire for improvement or an increased level of the action or state.
この本はもっの価値がある。
This book is even more valuable.
In this context, 'もっ' (part of 'もっと') emphasizes the comparative degree of value.
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