ほうがまし
Meanings
Expression
1. I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
Kanji used
way
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Composed of
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
Examples (5 in total)
I would rather be killed than live in disgrace.
I'd rather die than marry you!
I would rather throw the money away than give it to him.
I'd rather stay at home than go to the movies.
I would sooner die than get up early every morning.