方ほうがいい

expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)

had better; should

Used after a past-tense verb to give strong advice or a recommendation, often implying a negative consequence if not followed.

• 早はやく寝ねた方ほうがいいよ。

  You had better go to bed early.

• 傘かさを持もって行いった方ほうがいいです。

  You should take an umbrella.

expression, i-adjective (yoi/ii class)

had better not; should not

Used after a negative verb (ない-form) to advise against doing something; the negative form is often contracted to ～ない方がいい.

See also: した方がいい

• あまり夜よる遅おそくまで起おきていない方ほうがいい。

  You had better not stay up too late.

• そんなことは言いわない方ほうがいいですよ。

  You shouldn't say things like that.