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〜くらいなら・〜ぐらいなら

JLPT N3

Pattern

Explanation

Used to express that if the situation is as described, then it would be better to do something else. Indicates the speaker’s subjective judgment, not an objective fact.

Usage

Commonly used to suggest a preferable alternative when the first option is undesirable.

Formation

Attach to the dictionary form of a verb.

Examples

毎晩遅くまで残業するくらいなら、転職したほうがいい。

まいばんおそくまでざんぎょうするくらいなら、てんしょくしたほうがいい。

If you have to work overtime until late every night, you’d better change jobs.

そんなに文句を言うぐらいなら、自分でやってみればいい。

そんなにもんくをいうぐらいなら、じぶんでやってみればいい。

If you’re going to complain that much, you might as well try doing it yourself.

朝食を抜くくらいなら、パン一枚でも食べたほうがいい。

ちょうしょくをぬくくらいなら、ぱんいちまいでもたべたほうがいい。

If you’re going to skip breakfast, you’d better at least eat a slice of bread.

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