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いっそ
isso
Rather, sooner, might as well
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いっそ
いっそ
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Rather, sooner, might as well
isso
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana いっそ
Romaji isso
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What does いっそ mean in Japanese?
The word いっそ (いっそ) means "rather, sooner, might as well" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce いっそ?
いっそ is read as いっそ (romaji: isso). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is いっそ?
いっそ is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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