いっそ
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Base form of the adverb. Used to express a strong preference, suggestion, or resignation, often implying 'it would be better to' or 'might as well' in a sentence.
Theme

Two friends, Ken and User, are at a café discussing weekend plans that keep getting postponed due to bad weather.

いっそ

いっそ

rather, sooner, might as well

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Memory Hook

Imagine you're stuck in a boring situation and think, 'I'd rather just leave!' The sound 'isso' (いっそ) reminds you of 'I'd so rather' — it's your go-to word for 'rather' or 'might as well'.

Cultural Note

『いっそ』 (isso) is often used in casual conversations to express a strong preference or resignation, like when deciding between two options. For example, in anime or dramas, characters might say 『いっそやめようか』 (isso yameyou ka, 'Might as well quit, shall we?') to show frustration or a bold choice.

Forms

Base: いっそBase form of the adverb. Used to express a strong preference, suggestion, or resignation, often implying 'it would be better to' or 'might as well' in a sentence.