むしろ
むしろ · mushiro
JLPT N3
Meaning
rather, better, instead, on the contrary
Examples
- 彼は優しい人だと思われているが、むしろ厳しい面もある。 — He is thought to be a kind person, but rather, he also has a strict side.
- この服は小さいかと思ったけど、むしろちょうどいい。 — I thought these clothes were small, but rather, they fit just right.
- 雨が降ってきた。傘を持ってこなかったから、むしろ濡れて帰ろう。 — It started raining. Since I didn't bring an umbrella, I'll just get wet and go home instead.