いっそ
いっそ
adverb
rather, might as well
1.
rather, might as well, if anything
Used when suggesting a drastic or extreme alternative, often when other options seem inadequate.
いっそ辞めてしまおうかと思った。
I thought I might as well just quit.
こんな天気なら、いっそ家にいた方がいい。
In this weather, I'd rather stay home.
いっそのこと引っ越そう。
Let's just go ahead and move.
いっそのこと is a common variant
いっそ expresses a drastic alternative when other options seem inadequate—"might as well go to the extreme."
NUANCE:
Implies frustration or resignation; suggests choosing a bold option over half-measures.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- いっそのこと: might as well (emphatic)
- いっそ〜してしまおう: might as well just do ~
- いっそ〜方がいい: might as well ~
SENTENCE POSITION:
Usually appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
CONTRAST:
- むしろ: rather (preference without resignation)
- かえって: on the contrary, rather
いっそ carries emotional weight—it's not just choosing option B, but suggesting a dramatic shift.