がいい

JLPT Level: N5
Meanings

You should

It would be good to

Best to

Usage

Verb (dictionary form) + がいい

Noun + がいい

Adjective (い-form) + がいい?

Explanation
がいい expresses a strong suggestion or recommendation. It is used to tell someone what would be a good or suitable action in a given situation. It has a somewhat direct or authoritative nuance, often used in advice or instructions, and can sound a touch old-fashioned or formal in speech. Do not confuse with ほうがいい, which is more common in everyday polite advice; がいい can be more emphatic or literary depending on context. Typical contexts include giving opinions on what someone should do, what would be beneficial, or what choice is preferable in a situation.
早く寝るがいい。
はやくねるがいい。

You should go to bed early.

医者に相談するがいい。
いしゃにそうだんするがいい。

You should consult a doctor.

今日は早く帰るがいい。
きょうははやくかえるがいい。

It would be good to go home early today.

もし困っていれば、助けを求めるがいい。
もしこまっていれば、たすけをもとめるがいい。

If you're in trouble, you should ask for help.