〜くらいなら / 〜ぐらいなら
- Pattern
- 〜くらいなら / 〜ぐらいなら
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- くらいなら / ぐらいなら
- Meaning
- If one has to do something undesirable, one might as well do something else
- Attaches to
- Plain form
- Nuance & register
Expresses a preference for a less undesirable alternative when faced with an unavoidable unpleasant situation.
- Example
こんな仕事をするくらいなら、辞めたほうがましだ。 If I have to do this kind of work, I'd rather quit.