ほうがいい (hougaii)
advises that something is the better choice; ought to; would be wise to
Meaning & usage
ほうがいい gives advice, saying one option is better than another. It follows a verb in plain past or plain non-past form, with the negative form used to advise against doing something. It often appears with よ, ね, or と思う when making a suggestion.
Example sentences 8
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今日はおじいちゃんに会わないほうがいいですよ。
It'd be better if you didn't see my grandpa today.
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私は医者に見てもらったほうがいいと言われた。
I was told that I should see a doctor.
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少しの間そっとしてやったほうがいいですね。
We had better leave her alone for a few minutes.
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それについて何も言わないほうがいいと思う。
I think I had better not say anything about it.
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私はあのドレスよりこのドレスのほうがいい。
I would take this dress before that one.
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今日出発したほうがいいかもしれませんね。
I might as well leave today.
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私は家にいるよりも外出するほうがいい。
I prefer going out to staying at home.
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私たちはもう行ったほうがいいでしょう。
It seems to me that we should go now.