N32/219

たらいい・といい

V-る + らいいV-た + らいいV-る / い-adj / な-adj + といいN + だ + といいV-る + といい

Meanings

  • It would be nice if ...
  • It would be good if ...
  • Should ...
  • I hope ...

About this pattern

Explanation

This grammar expresses a hoped-for or desirable outcome. たらいい attaches to the plain form to say 'it would be good if you did ~' (a suggestion or wish about a future action). といい is used to express hope or wish about a situation, often translating as 'I hope that ~' or 'it would be nice if ~' for adjectives, nouns, or verbs. It can be used when giving friendly advice, making recommendations, or expressing personal wishes for a favorable result. In everyday use, たらいい is more directive (what someone should do), while といい focuses on wishing for a situation to occur.

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Example sentences

明日までにレポートを提出したらいいですよ。

It would be good if you submitted the report by tomorrow.

もし時間があれば、この本を読んだらいいですよ。

If you have time, it would be good to read this book.

明日雨が止むといいですね。

I hope the rain stops tomorrow.

安く買えたらいいのに。

If only I could buy it cheaply.

この薬は体にいいといいですね。

I hope this medicine is good for your health.