いっそ

いっそ · isso

JLPT N2

Meaning

rather, sooner, might as well, if anything, if that's the case, then

Examples

• この仕事がこんなに大変なら、いっそ辞めてしまおうか。 — If this job is so tough, maybe I should just quit.
• どうせ遅れるなら、いっそゆっくり朝食を食べてから行こう。 — Since we're going to be late anyway, we might as well have a leisurely breakfast before we go.
• こんなに悩むくらいなら、いっそ正直に話してしまおう。 — If I'm going to worry this much, I might as well just speak honestly.