introduction

〜たほうがいい
Reading: 〜たほうがいい
Meanings: better to do ~
Explanation
explanation
Use *たほうがいい* after a `verb` in past tense (*た* form) to give advice meaning *you had better do something* or *it is better to do something*. Despite using the past tense form, it refers to present or future actions.
structure
Example sentences
疲れているから、早く寝たほうがいいですよ。
tsukareteiru kara, hayaku neta hou ga ii desu yo.
You are tired, so it's better to go to bed early.
風邪だから、薬を飲んだほうがいいです。
kaze dakara, kusuri o nonda hou ga ii desu.
You have a cold, so it's better to take medicine.
もっと日本語を話したいなら、たくさん練習したほうがいいです。
motto nihongo o hanashitai nara, takusan renshuu shita hou ga ii desu.
If you want to speak more Japanese, it's better to practice a lot.
Practice exercises
usage_japanese
もっと休ん{placeholder}よ。
Answer: だほうがいい
usage_japanese
日本語を勉強し{placeholder}。
Answer: たほうがいい
usage_japanese
歯を磨い{placeholder}。
Answer: たほうがいい
usage_japanese
もっと水を飲ん{placeholder}よ。
Answer: だほうがいい
usage_japanese
医者に行っ{placeholder}よ。
Answer: たほうがいい
usage_japanese
薬を飲ん{placeholder}と思う。
Answer: だほうがいい
usage_japanese
風邪をひいたなら、今日は休ん{placeholder}よ。
Answer: だほうがいい
usage_japanese
早く寝{placeholder}よ。
Answer: たほうがいい