ばよかった (bayokatta)

Meaning & usage

I wish ~ had done something | A phrase which expresses the speaker’s regret.

Example sentences 4

1. ああ、もっと英語を勉強しておけばよかったなあ。

   Oh, I wish I had studied English harder!

2. あの本を読めばよかった。

   I wish I had read that book.

3. ウェルズさんは日本へ行けばよかったね。

   I wish Mr. Wells had gone to Japan, don't you?

4. 先生に聞けばよかった・ばよかったです。

   I wish I had asked my teacher.