Translation and Meaning of: 寧ろ - mushiro

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 寧ろ (mushiro) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: mushiro

Kana: むしろ

Type: adverb

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寧ろ

Translation / Meaning: before; better; instead

Meaning in English: rather;better;instead

Definition: One of the comparatives, which expresses thinking about things in an opposite way.

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Explanation and Etymology - (寧ろ) mushiro

寧ろ (Nedoro) is a Japanese word that can be translated as "instead", "on the contrary" or "before". It is composed of the characters 寧 (Nei), which means "peace" or "tranquility", and ろ (ro), a suffix that indicates emphasis or intensity. The origin of the word 寧ろ dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was written as 寧ろしも (Neiro Shimo). At that time, the word was used to express preference or choice between two options. Over time, the word was simplified to 寧ろ and has been used in a variety of contexts, from informal conversations to formal texts. Nowadays, it is a common word in the Japanese language and is often used in speeches, debates and arguments to introduce an opposite point of view or an alternative idea.

How to Write in Japanese - (寧ろ) mushiro

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Synonyms and Similar - (寧ろ) mushiro

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むしろ; eeru; narabini

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Example Sentences - (寧ろ) mushiro

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Other words of the same type: adverb

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漸く

Kana: ようやく

Romaji: youyaku

Translation / Meaning:

gradually; finally; difficultly

公然

Kana: こうぜん

Romaji: kouzen

Translation / Meaning:

open (eg secret); public; official

少々

Kana: しょうしょう

Romaji: shoushou

Translation / Meaning:

just a minute; small amount

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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