Vocabulary

What does まして (mashite) mean?

まして means let alone, much less.

Quick facts
Readingまして
Romajimashite
Part of speechexpression, adverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
まして
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonmashite

let alone, much less

  1. 1expression · adverb still more; to say nothing of; not to mention
  2. 2expression · adverb still less

Example sentences

  • It's crowded even on weekdays, let alone on holidays.

  • It's difficult even for adults, so it's all the more impossible for children.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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