Eiken Grade Pre-2
adverb (副詞)
Rather
かなり、むしろ、～したい
💡 Usage & Nuance:
Eiken Pre2級では、「かなり」という意味の程度を表す副詞や、「むしろ～したい（would rather）」、「～ではなくむしろ（rather than）」といった表現で出題されます。
📝 Practical Examples
It's rather cold for this time of year.
今年のこの時期にしてはかなり寒いです。
Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Rather"
I'd _______ stay home tonight than go out to that crowded party.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「would rather ～ than ...」は「…するよりもむしろ～したい」という決まり文句です。ratherが適切です。
English: 'Would rather' is a common idiom meaning 'would prefer to', fitting the context of choosing to stay home over going out.
English: 'Would rather' is a common idiom meaning 'would prefer to', fitting the context of choosing to stay home over going out.
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