Translation of Japanese word "むしろ" to English
むしろ
むしろ
[mushiro]
IPA: /muɕiro/
Meaning
VerbUsed to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than).
How to use
むしろ (mushiro) — 'rather / instead / on the contrary'. むしろ嬉しい — I'm rather happy. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
rather / instead
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: むしろ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): むしろ
Romaji Transcription: mushiro
Example Sentences
私はむしろコーヒーが好きです。
わたしは むしろ こひー が すきです。
I prefer coffee.
むしろ彼が行くべきです。
むしろ かれ が いく べきです。
He's the one who should go.
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Common phrases
- むしろ〜— rather ~ / instead ~
Frequency rank: #264 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "むしろ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "むしろ" means "rather / instead" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "むしろ"?▼
The word "むしろ" is read as "むしろ" (mushiro). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私はむしろコーヒーが好きです。".
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