Grammar › N4 · 03 Obligation, advice & negatives
〜ほうがいい: had better; it is better to
N4 · 03 Obligation, advice & negatives
Gives mild advice that this option is better.
Dictionary form or ない-form + ほうがいい. For general advice and comparisons. For direct advice about a specific action, 〜たほうがいい is more usual. Noun の + ほうがいい compares things.
Examples
毎日運動するほうがいいです。
It is better to exercise every day.
夜はコーヒーを飲まないほうがいい。
You had better not drink coffee at night.