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.