いっそ

isso

rather; sooner; might as well

Example sentences

  1. その仕事はいっそやめようかと思った。

    I had half a mind to throw in the towel.

  2. こんな恥をかくのならいっそ生まれなければよかった。

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

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