だけまし

Usage

A phrase used to express that it's not good, but still better than other situations

V / いA / (なA / N) + である + だけまし

車とぶつかって私の自転車が壊れてしまったが、怪我がなかっただけましだ。 My bicycle got broken when I collided with a car, but at least I wasn't injured

このアパートは小さくてあまり綺麗じゃないけど、会社から近いだけましだ。 This apartment is small and not very clean, but at least it's close to the company