文法の説明

N5 レッスン 9: 10/13

~た(ほう)がいいIt'd be better to, Should do

使い方・接続

Verb[た]+ (ほう) + + いい

詳細

  • 品詞

    表現

  • 単語の種類

    形容詞

  • 使用域

    一般

「たほうがいい」の情報

In Japanese, there are several ways to express that something 'should' be done. たほうがいい is one of the most common, especially when giving advice. This expression uses the past tense of a verb grouped with (ほう), the particle , and the い-Adjective, いい.

As (ほう) can be translated closely to 'way', or 'direction', this expression is suggesting that one specific choice is simply the better 'way'.

This expression is quite direct, and can imply that there may be some sort of negative consequence if (A) is not done. In that respect, this phrase could also be translated as 'It would be better if you did (A)'.

たほうがいい may also be used with the base (dictionary) form of a verb, but will sound more like a general opinion in those cases, rather than giving advice.

Caution

Because this phrase is quite direct, it would be better to use a more polite expression like ばいい, if giving general advice.

反意語


例文

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    医者(いしゃ)さん()いたほうがいい

    It would be better to ask a doctor.

    (かえ)ったほうがいい

    It'd be better to go home.

    (あさ)ごはん()べたほうがいい

    It would be better to eat breakfast.

    自分(じぶん)(さら)(あら)ったほうがいい

    It would be better to wash your own dishes.

    それ(かえ)したほうがいいだろう

    It would be better to return that, wouldn't it.

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