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JLPT N4 Elementary

方がいい

Direct advice or suggestions meaning “it is better to” or “you should”

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Other forms

方が良い kanji version
方がよかった past tense
Grammar Pattern / Expression

Giving Advice ('You should...' / 'You shouldn't...')

Indicates that a specific course of action is preferable or advisable compared to alternatives.

Example

熱 が ある なら 、 早く 寝た 方 が いい です よ 。

If you have a fever, you should go to bed early.

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方がいい
ほうがいい
Direct advice or suggestions meaning "it is better to" or "you should"
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

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