HomeGrammarJLPT N4~たらいい (〜tara ii)

~たらいい (〜tara ii)

JLPT N4

Explanation

Expressing a desire or suggestion for a particular outcome; 'it would be good if', 'should', 'I hope'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~たらいい grammar point is used to express a desire, suggestion, or hope for a particular outcome. It can be translated as 'it would be good if', 'should', or 'I hope' in English. The formation is simple, and it is used with verbs in their casual past tense form.

Examples

Motto benkyou shitara ii desu yo.

It would be good if you studied more.

Ame ga yandara ii na.

I hope the rain stops.

Hayaku genki ni nattara ii desu ne.

It would be good if you got well soon.

Kare ni renraku shitara ii to omoimasu.

I think it would be good if you contacted him.

Practice

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