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ほうがいい hoo ga ii
had better do something
Example 1:
甘い物をあまり食べないほうがいい。
Amai mono o amari tabenai hoo ga ii.
You had better not eat too many sweets.
Example 2:
明日の朝先生に電話したほうがいいですか。
Ashita no asa sensei ni denwa shita hoo ga desu ka.
Should I call the professor tomorrow morning?
Example 3:
試験前にもっと勉強したほうがいいです。
Skiken-mae ni motto benkyoo shita hoo ga ii desu.
You should study more before the exam.