まだしも
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madashimo
rather; better
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まだしも
madashimo
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rather; better
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
Reading madashimo
Post ID 51056
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📝 Usage Notes

rather; better

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What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
まだしも
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Compose two original sentences using まだしも. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern まだしも mean?
Rather; better
What JLPT level is まだしも?
JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. To pass JLPT N2 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use まだしも in a sentence?
Attach まだしも (madashimo) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is まだしも formal or casual Japanese?
まだしも is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember まだしも long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.