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mashi
na adjective, noun, used as a suffix, noun

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English Meaning(s) for まし

na adjective
  1. better; preferable; less objectionable; least-worst (esp. マシ)
noun, used as a suffix
  1. more; increase; extra
noun
  1. increase; growth

Definition and Synonyms for まし

Better changed for the better in health or fitness
Synonyms: まし, ベター, 増す, より良い
Increase the act of increasing something
Synonyms: まし, , 加増, , 増す, 増やし, 増やす, 増加, 増量, 引き上げ, 引き上げる, 累加
Increment the amount by which something increases
Synonyms: まし, 伸び, 伸びる, 加増, , 増す, 増分, 増加, 増加分, 増大, 増進, 増量
Raise the amount a salary is increased
Synonyms: まし, アップ, ベースアップ, 値上がり, , 増す, 増俸, 増額, 引き上げ, 引き上げる, 賃上げ
Growth a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
Synonyms: まし, 上昇, 伸び, 伸びる, 伸長, 加増, 加重, , 増す, 増加, 増大, 増殖, 増進, 拡張, 累加, 膨張
Increase a quantity that is added
Synonyms: まし, 加増, 加算, , 増す, 増分, 増加, 増大, 追加

Categories まし is a member of

Process a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
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Amount the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion
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Increment the amount by which something increases
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Indefinite Quantity an estimated quantity
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Change Of Magnitude the act of changing the amount or size of something
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Sample Sentences for まし

I would rather die than disgrace myself.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
As well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb.
I'd rather stay home than go out in this weather.
I attempted to leave but was stopped.

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