Explanation
Used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone - 'it's better if...'.
Formation
Verb (past tense) + ほうがいい
Detailed explanation
The たほうがいい grammar point is used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone. It can be translated as 'it's better if...', 'should', or 'it's a good idea to'. It is formed by conjugating the verb into the past tense (た-form) and adding ほうがいい.
Examples
早く寝たほうがいい。
Hayaku neta hou ga ii.
It's better if you go to bed early.
もっと勉強したほうがいい。
Motto benkyou shita hou ga ii.
You should study more.
病気の時は、薬を飲んだほうがいい。
Byouki no toki wa, kusuri wo nonda hou ga ii.
It's a good idea to take medicine when you're sick.
コーヒーを飲まないほうがいい。
Koohii wo nomanai hou ga ii.
It's better if you don't drink coffee.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.