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mushiro
adverb

Alternate Written Forms:

[むし()·]
mushiro
[むしろ()]
mushiro

English Meaning(s) for むしろ

adverb
  1. rather; better; instead; if anything

Definition and Synonyms for むしろ

Rather on the contrary
Synonyms: むしろ, かえって, 反る, 返る
Rather more readily or willingly
Synonyms: むしろ

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Sample Sentences for むしろ

I would rather go on foot than stay here waiting for the bus.
I would rather have a coffee.
I had expected stronger resistance from the enemy but if anything there are less of them as we advance to the centre... Don't you think that's strange?
Nancy is kind rather than gentle.
He is more clever than wise.

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