Structure
Verb［ない］+ 方 + が + いい
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About ないほうがいい
Like たほうがいい, ないほうがいい is used in Japanese for giving advice. However, this expression suggests that it is better 'not' to do something.
This phrase is constructed by using the negative form of a verb grouped with 方, the particle が, and the い-Adjective, いい.
As 方 can be translated closely to 'way', or 'direction', this expression is suggesting that one specific choice is simply the better 'way'.
This expression is quite direct, and can imply that there may be some sort of negative consequence if the (A) verb is done.
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その肉を食べないほうがいい。
It'd be better not to eat that meat.
タバコを吸わないほうがいい。
It would be better not to smoke cigarettes.
汚れないほうがいい。
It would be better not to get dirty.
一人で行かないほうがいい。
It would be better not to go alone.
毎日肉を食べないほうがいい。
It would be better not to eat meat every day.
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ないほうがいい – Grammar Discussion
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torpedotaiyaki
What on earth is going on? I thought I was going crazy so I even took a screenshot. For the life of me I cannot figure out what is wrong.
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torpedotaiyaki
Thanks for the reply/update. Thought I was losing my marbles trying to ID the mistake.
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