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マシ
mashi
Description
「マシ」は、あまり良くないけれど、他のものよりはいい、という時に使います。
"マシ" is used when something is not very good but better than something else.
例えば、雨より晴れの方がマシだと言えます。
For example, you can say that sunny weather is マシ compared to rain.
Meanings
マシmashi
better; less bad; preferable (of two poor options)
何もないよりはマシだ。
It's better than nothing.
増しmashi
an increase; addition; extra amount
大盛りは百円増しです。
A large serving costs an extra 100 yen.
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Notes
- Nuance
マシ implies choosing the lesser evil, not something genuinely good.
- Etymology
from 増す (to increase); often written in katakana in casual speech.
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