Advice with ほうがいい
Learn how ほうがいい gives practical advice and how affirmative and negative advice are formed naturally.
Core idea
〜ほうがいい means 'it would be better to...' and is used for advice. It sounds practical and personal, not like a strict rule.
疲れているなら、今日は早く寝たほうがいいです。
If you're tired, it would be better to go to bed early today.
Condition + ほうがいい gives friendly practical advice.
その薬は飲まないほうがいいですよ。
You'd better not take that medicine.
Negative advice usually uses ないほうがいい.
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