JLPT N3 Intermediate
方がマシ
「方がまし」
Better than the alternative; the lesser of two evils
Readings
Other forms
方がまし hiragana
方が増し kanji
Expression / Phrase
Better than... / The lesser of two evils
Indicates that a specific option is preferable only because the alternative is significantly worse, not because it is inherently good.
Example
この レストラン で 食べる くらい なら 、 家 で カップラーメン を 食べる 方 が マシ だ 。
I'd rather eat cup ramen at home than eat at this restaurant.
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