Verb たほうがいい JLPT N4

Formation

Verb (past tense) + ほうがいい

Explanation

The たほうがいい grammar point is used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone. It can be translated as 'it's better if...', 'should', or 'it's a good idea to'. It is formed by conjugating the verb into the past tense (た-form) and adding ほうがいい.

Example sentences

• 早く寝たほうがいい。

  It's better if you go to bed early.

  Hayaku neta hou ga ii.

• もっと勉強したほうがいい。

  You should study more.

  Motto benkyou shita hou ga ii.

• 病気の時は、薬を飲んだほうがいい。

  It's a good idea to take medicine when you're sick.

  Byouki no toki wa, kusuri wo nonda hou ga ii.

• コーヒーを飲まないほうがいい。

  It's better if you don't drink coffee.

  Koohii wo nomanai hou ga ii.

• この薬は飲まないほうがいいです。

  It's better not to take this medicine.

  Kono kusuri wa nomanai hou ga ii desu.

• 急いでいるときは、走らないほうがいい。

  When you're in a hurry, it's better not to run.

  Isoide iru toki wa, hashiranai hou ga ii.

• 彼に秘密を知られたくなければ、話さないほうがいい。

  If you don't want him to know your secret, it's better not to tell him.

  Kare ni himitsu o shiraretakunakereba, hanasanai hou ga ii.

• 雨の日には、外出しないほうがいい。

  It's better not to go out on a rainy day.

  Ame no hi ni wa, gaishutsu shinai hou ga ii.