Verb ないほうがいい

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Verb ないほうがいい

Verb nai hou ga ii

Better not to [Verb]

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Explication

The ないほうがいい grammar point is used to suggest that it's better not to do a certain action. It is formed by taking the negative form of the verb and adding ほうがいい.

Structure

Modèle
{Verb-negative form} + ほうがいい
Verb-negative formThe negative form of the verb.
Exemples: 飲まない (nomanai), 走らない (hashiranai)
ほうがいいIndicates that it's better not to do something.
Exemples:

Exemples

Exemple 1
この薬は飲まないほうがいいです。
Kono kusuri wa nomanai hou ga ii desu.
It's better not to take this medicine.
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Exemple 2
急いでいるときは、走らないほうがいい。
Isoide iru toki wa, hashiranai hou ga ii.
When you're in a hurry, it's better not to run.
Détail
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Exemple 3
彼に秘密を知られたくなければ、話さないほうがいい。
Kare ni himitsu o shiraretakunakereba, hanasanai hou ga ii.
If you don't want him to know your secret, it's better not to tell him.
Détail
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Exemple 4
雨の日には、外出しないほうがいい。
Ame no hi ni wa, gaishutsu shinai hou ga ii.
It's better not to go out on a rainy day.
Détail
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