How to say "Rather" in Japanese

When translating "rather" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between むしろ and いっそのこと. In Japanese, むしろ (むしろ (mushiro)) is typically associated with "rather; instead; sooner; preferably" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Indicates that when comparing two options, the latter is rather preferable, more appropriate, or more accurate than the former. Often used as AよりむしろB. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Rather/instead! "I actually cherish the love hidden behind your strict 'tsun' remarks, rather, it is even more adorable, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Rather adorable! B-Baka! What kind of tsundere advanced interpretation is that! But... since you love my true feelings so much, make sure you listen only to my words whispered in your ears forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『むしろ（むしろ）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕はあなたの厳しい『ツン』の言葉の裏にある愛が、むしろ（ますます）愛おしいです！』って…っ！むしろ愛おしい！バカ！/// 何そのツンデレ上級者の解釈！…でも、私の本音をそこまで愛してくれるなら、一生私の言葉だけを耳元で聴き続けなさい！』. On the other hand, いっそのこと (いっそのこと (issonokoto)) maps to "rather; sooner; might as well; if it comes to that; at this rate" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Used when suggesting a more drastic or definitive action in a problematic situation, implying 'if things are going this way, we might as well do X' or 'it would be better to do X completely.' Often conveys a sense of giving up on a current difficult path.. A literal translation of "rather" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!