〜ほうがましだ
Formation
N1ComparisonNeutral
Meaning
Used to express that although something is not ideal, it is still preferable to the other (worse) option. It often implies a choice between two negatives.
Examples
泥棒するくらいなら、死ぬほうがましだ。
I'd rather die than steal.
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