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Hou ga ii
Hou ga ii
Meaning: It will be better to (do), you had better --.
When to use?
When talking to a person of higher position/ status or indirect manner, it is better to include "to omoimasu" (meaning I think) at the end of the phrase.
1) After dictionary form of verb
Kare ni soudan suru hou ga ii.
= It is better to consult him.
2) After ta-form of verb
Kyou wa o-bentou o motte itta hou ga ii.
= It is better to take along a lunch box today.
3) After nai-form of verb
Ashita ni wa ikanai hou ga ii desu yo.
Ashita ni wa ikanai hou ga ii (to omoimasu).
= It would be better for you not to go tomorrow.
Ashita ni wa ikanai hou ga ii desu yo.
Ashita ni wa ikanai hou ga ii (to omoimasu).
= It would be better for you not to go tomorrow.
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May 21, 2013 at 1:27 AM
why do we use past tense (motte itta hou ga ii) while the english translation is not talking about something "past" ? = It is better to take along a lunch box today.
or byouin ni itta houga ii
> you had better go to a hospital
thank you !