JLPT N4 Casual

〜ba ii

Express a suggestion or advice; 'should', 'it would be good if'.

Casual, softer suggestion - "it'd be good if...", near-identical register to たらいい.

Formation

Explanation

The ~ばいい grammar point is used to express a suggestion, recommendation or advice. It can be translated as 'should', or 'it would be good if' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Example sentences

  • You should study more.

    Motto benkyou sureba ii.

  • If you're hungry, you should eat something.

    Onaka ga suita ra, nanika tabereba ii.

  • You should run faster.

    Motto hayaku hashireba ii.

  • If you don't understand, you should ask the teacher.

    Wakaranakereba, sensei ni kikeba ii.

Should (Advice / Expectation)