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
 
増し まし
 
 
マシ