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JLPT N3 Grammar Point: 〜たらどうか

JLPT N3

This JLPT N3 grammar point explains how to use 〜たらどうか correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

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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