むしろ・というより: The "rather" lesson!

Introduction

Welcome welcome, to the "rather" lesson.

No, this lesson doesn't have anything to do with the "things you'd rather be doing". Nor does it have anything to do with your "rather stylish" outfit.

Instead, we'll be dealing with the third meaning of "rather"... which is... Well, you'll just have to read on to find out!

むしろ: On the contrary!

構成こうせい

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  (Phrase・sentence)...むしろ...
  Example:
  → 昆虫こんちゅうはきらいじゃない。むしろ、結構けっこう興味きょうみがある。
  "I don't hate insects. On the contrary, I'm quite interested in them.”

You know those days when the weather takes an unexpected-but-welcome turn for the better? You get back from a walk and your Mom/significant other/sibling/friend/dog asks: "How was it out there? Pretty cold?".