Topic N4
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Japanese Learning
N4Grammar
Lesson 32: It is better to go to the hospital
Learn about advisory structures (V-ta/V-nai hou ga ii desu), speculation (Deshou/Kamoshiremasen), and time limits (Quantifier de).
Meaning
You should ... / You'd better not ...
✏️ Structure
V-ta / V-nai + ほうが いいです
💡 Usage
Gives advice or suggests whether someone should or should not do something in a specific situation. Involves comparison and choosing a better option.
📚 Examples
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熱がありますね。病院へ行ったほうがいいですよ。
Netsu ga arimasu ne. Byouin e itta hou ga ii desu yo.
You have a fever. You'd better go to the hospital.
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これからはたばこを吸わないほうがいいです。
Korekara wa tabako o suwanai hou ga ii desu.
You'd better not smoke from now on.
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毎日運動したほうがいいです。
Mainichi undou shita hou ga ii desu.
It is better to exercise every day.
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お風呂に入らないほうがいいですよ。
Ofuro ni hairanai hou ga ii desu yo.
You'd better not take a bath.