JLPT N1 Advanced
いっその事
「いっそのこと」
rather; sooner; might as well (choosing a bold alternative)
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Other forms
いっそ very common shorter form
一層の事 rare kanji form
Adverb
Might as well..." / "Rather...
Describes choosing a drastic alternative over an unsatisfactory current state or half-measures.
Example
こんなに 毎日 残業 する なら 、 いっそのこと 会社 を 辞めたい 。
If I have to work this much overtime every day, I'd rather just quit the company.
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