いっそ

Frequency rank: 3,091. – 3,092.

adverb (fukushi)

rather; sooner; preferablyformerly written as 一層

Forms

いっそFrequency rank: 3,091. – 3,092.

Generated definitions (experimental)

rather; sooner; preferably

This term is used to express a preference for one option over another, often indicating that the speaker would rather choose a less desirable option than the current situation.

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I might as well just go out as it is.

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It’s preferable to say nothing at all.

Generated collocations (experimental)

rather give uppreferably gosooner sayrather choosepreferably ask for help

Example sentences

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1. 。

I had half a mind to throw in the towel.

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2. なら。

I had rather never have been born than have seen this day of shame.

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3. 。

With all that we might have been better off just to have stayed home.

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4. きごう？。

How about shaving your head instead? I think it would look good on you.

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5. 。

Just say no.

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6. なら、。

I would rather die than disgrace myself.

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7. 。

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