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preferable in Japanese

preferable in Japanese is まし, 好ましい — preferable means more desirable or better than an alternative.

preferable in Japanese

まし
adj
Pronounced: mashi
Better than some other option; preferred.
好ましい
adj
Pronounced: konomashii
Better than some other option; preferred.

What does "preferable" mean?

  1. adjective More desirable or better than an alternative.
    "A short delay is preferable to canceling the trip altogether."
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preferable in a sentence

  • A short delay is preferable to canceling the trip altogether.

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What is "preferable" in Japanese?

"preferable" in Japanese is まし, 好ましい. preferable means: More desirable or better than an alternative.

How do you pronounce まし?

"preferable" in Japanese is まし, pronounced "mashi".

How do you use "preferable" in a sentence?

Example: "A short delay is preferable to canceling the trip altogether." In Japanese, "preferable" is まし, 好ましい.

Are there other ways to say "preferable" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "preferable": まし, 好ましい.

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