〜ほうがいい

Formationverb た-form + ほうがいい

ほうがいい recommends one course over another: you had better rest. The past form in front of it is what turns a comparison into advice. It can land firmly, so soften it when the listener has not asked.

Examples

〜ほうがいい is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. なるべく安やすいほうがいいです。

   I would like the least expensive one.

2. 水道すいどう水すいは飲のまないほうがいいよ。

   You'd better not drink the tap water.

3. あの人ひとにたてつかない方ほうがいいよ。

   You're better off not getting in his way!

4. 予習よしゅうを始はじめた方ほうがいいですよ。

   You may as well begin to prepare your lessons.

5. 電車でんしゃで行おこなった方ほうがいいよ。

   You had better go by tram.