Vocab Info
N2 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun, used as a suffix, Noun
増しbetter, less objectionable, preferable, more, increase, extra, increase, growth
Dictionary Definition
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1.
better, preferable, less objectionable, least-worst
Usually written using kana alone, esp. マシNoun, used as a suffix
2.
more, increase, extra
Noun
3.
increase, growth
Archaic
All Forms
増し 【まし】、マシ
Common・Uncommon
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売り上げが一割増しなので嬉しいです。
I'm happy because sales have increased by ten percent. {better, less objectionable, preferable, more, increase, extra, increase, growth}
上司:「この案は最低だ。マシな案はある?」
Boss: 'This proposal is the worst. Is there a better one?' {better, less objectionable, preferable, more, increase, extra, increase, growth}
このマットレスは薄いですが、無いよりは増しだ。
This mattress is thin, but it's better than not having one. {better, less objectionable, preferable, more, increase, extra, increase, growth}
もう少し増しな生活をするためには今よりも働かねばならない。
In order to have a slightly more enriched lifestyle, I have to work more than I do now. {better, less objectionable, preferable, more, increase, extra, increase, growth}
叔母は「死んだ方がマシだ!」と言いながらも、毎日必死に生きています。
Even though my aunt says, 'It would be better if I were dead!', she is desperately living every day. {better, less objectionable, preferable, more, increase, extra, increase, growth}
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