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JLPT N2 Grammar

だけましだ

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N2 · Comparison · plain form + だけましだ / noun + である + だけましだ

at least better than; one should be grateful that

plain form + だけましだ / noun + である + だけましだ

だけましだ means the situation is not good, but at least it is better than a worse alternative.

It often carries consolation, resignation, or a realistic judgment.

給料は高くないが、残業が少ないだけましだ。

The salary is not high, but at least there is little overtime, so it is better than it could be.

Do not use it for a very satisfying situation; it means “not good, but at least better.”

Finding a small good point in a bad situation: だけまし.

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