JLPT N5

～ほうがいい

Had better, it is better to

Structure

Verb plain past (た-form) + ほうがいい / Verb plain negative (ない-form) + ほうがいい

Used to give advice, suggesting that a particular action is preferable or beneficial. It implies a recommendation for what one 'should' do.

薬を飲んだほうがいいですよ。

You'd better take your medicine.

Using the plain present form before ほうがいい instead of the plain past (た-form) for positive advice.

Think of it as 'it is better if you do/don't do X'.

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