方がいい
Reading: ほうがいい
Meaning: had better, should, preferable
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Example Sentence
早く 行った 方がいい です よ
You'd better go early.
Usage Notes
Used to give advice or make suggestions. Softer than べき and implies a recommendation rather than obligation.
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