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 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:
いっそ carries emotional weight—it's not just choosing option B, but suggesting a dramatic shift.