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〜たらどうか

JLPT N3

Pattern

Explanation

Used when giving mild advice or recommendations to another person, often to suggest a possible action. It can also be used to gently criticize or point out something that the listener could have done.

Usage

Commonly used to propose an idea or action in a soft, non-imposing way. Depending on tone, it can also imply that the listener should have done the suggested action.

Formation

Attach どうか to the past tense (た-form) of a verb.

Examples

最近疲れているみたいですね。少し休んだらどうですか。

さいきんつかれているみたいですね。すこしやすんだらどうですか。

You seem tired lately. How about taking a short rest?

その問題について、一度専門家に相談したらどうか

そのもんだいについて、いちどせんもんかにそうだんしたらどうか。

Why don’t you consult an expert about that problem?

そんなに遅れるなら、もう少し早く出発したらどうですか

そんなにおくれるなら、もうすこしはやくしゅっぱつしたらどうですか。

If you’re going to be that late, why not leave a bit earlier?

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