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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

It is better to exercise every day.

You had better not drink coffee at night.

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