also: したほうがよい
expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)
had better; should; it would be better to
Expresses advice or recommendation based on the speaker's judgment. Attaches to the past tense (ta-form) of verbs. The いい/よい part can be conjugated for politeness or tense.
See also: する
早く寝た方がいいよ。
You had better go to bed early.
傘を持って行った方が
Should I take an umbrella?
彼に謝った方がよかったかもしれない。
It might have been better to apologize to him.
The general pattern 'verb (ta-form) + 方がいい' meaning 'it's better to do'. した方がいい is the most common instantiation with する.
Expresses stronger obligation or duty ('should', 'ought to'). した方がいい is a softer, more subjective recommendation.
Used for giving suggestions or asking for advice, often more tentative. した方がいい implies a clearer comparison and stronger recommendation.
A fixed expression composed of the past tense of する (した) + the particle 方 (ほう, 'direction/alternative') + the subject marker が + the adjective いい/よい ('good'). Literally 'the alternative of having done is good', i.e., 'it is better to do'.