Meaning & usage
The ending のに adds a feeling of regret or an unfulfilled wish to a sentence, often translated as if only or I wish. It comes at the very end of a clause that already expresses a hope or regret, such as 行けたらいいのに or おきればよかったのに. It is common in everyday conversation and gives a soft, disappointed tone rather than a strong complaint.
Example sentences 7
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日本へ行けたらいいのに。
I wish I could go to Japan.
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もっとはやくおきればよかったのに。
I wish I had woken up earlier.
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あめがやむといいのに。
I wish the rain would stop.
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いっしょにいけたらいいのに。
I wish we could go together.
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もっとやすかったらいいのに。
I wish it were cheaper.
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あなたもくればよかったのに。
I wish you had come too.
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やすみがおおかったらいいのに。
I wish there were more days off.
