ま
 
し

adjectival noun or quasi-adjective

Usually written with kana alone. Esp. マシ.
  1. better, preferable, less objectionable, least-worst.

noun used as a suffix

  1. more, increase, extra.

noun

Archaism.
  1. increase, growth.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
ま
 
し
まし ✔
ま
増
 
し
増し まし ✔
 
マ
 
シ
マシ