マシ
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Meanings
Na-adjective
1. better; preferable; less objectionable; least-worst (Usually kana, esp. マシ)
Suffix
2. more; increase; extra
Other readings
Examples11
Non-members pay an additional 50 dollars.
She wanted a better job than cleaning office floors.
This bicycle is old, but it's better than nothing.
The weather is a shade better today.
Bad news is preferable to an absence of information.
Death is preferable to dishonor.