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46 寧ろ Rather

Meaning

Primary

Rather

Alternatives

Better, Instead

Word Type

adverb

Explanation

This is the same as the kanji, rather. Can also mean better or instead.

Reading

むしろ

Explanation

Just think: rather than a bug (むし), how about an animal?

Context

Context Sentences

お姫様よりも寧ろ猫になりたい。

I’d rather be a cat than a princess.

Kanji Composition