寧ろ
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Adverb used to indicate preference or contrast between two options. Example: 『彼は行くより寧ろ家にいたい』 (kare wa iku yori mushiro ie ni itai, 'He would rather stay home than go.').
Theme
User and their friend Yuki are deciding between two restaurants for dinner, debating which option is better.
寧ろ
むしろ
rather, better, instead
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'mushiro' (寧ろ) as 'mushroom'—when you have two options, you'd rather pick the mushroom instead. 'Mushroom' → 寧ろ (mushiro, 'rather').
Cultural Note
『寧ろ』 (mushiro, 'rather') is used in formal and written Japanese to express preference or contrast, often in debates or polite discussions.
Forms
Base: 寧ろAdverb used to indicate preference or contrast between two options. Example: 『彼は行くより寧ろ家にいたい』 (kare wa iku yori mushiro ie ni itai, 'He would rather stay home than go.').