JLPT N1
～ほうがましだ
would rather; better than (the alternative)
Structure / Usage
Verb (dictionary form / た-form) + ほうがましだ
Example Sentences
あんな人と結婚するくらいなら、一人でいたほうがましだ。
I'd rather be alone than marry someone like that.
嘘をつくくらいなら、黙っていたほうがましだ。
It's better to stay silent than to lie.