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~ばいい (〜ba ii)

JLPT N4

Explanation

Express a suggestion or advice; 'should', 'it would be good if'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~ばいい grammar point is used to express a suggestion, recommendation or advice. It can be translated as 'should', or 'it would be good if' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Examples

Motto benkyou sureba ii.

You should study more.

Onaka ga suita ra, nanika tabereba ii.

If you're hungry, you should eat something.

Motto hayaku hashireba ii.

You should run faster.

Wakaranakereba, sensei ni kikeba ii.

If you don't understand, you should ask the teacher.

Practice

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