いっそ

rather; sooner; might as well

Readings

Adverb

Might as well" / "Rather

Indicates a preference for a drastic or extreme action to resolve an unsatisfactory or halfway situation.

Example

毎日残業で疲れた。いっそ会社を辞めてしまいたい。

I'm exhausted from working overtime every day. At this point, I'd rather just quit.

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いっそ

rather; sooner; might as well

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この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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