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N2

だけましだ

💡Meaning

At least it's better than

📝Usage

普通形 + だけましだ

⚠️Notes

Used to find a positive aspect in a generally negative situation. (e.g., ボーナスは少なかったが、もらえるだけましだ。 - The bonus was small, but I should be grateful I'm getting one at all.)