「〜ばよかった」- Expressing Regret
Explanation
Grammar:
Meaning: "I wish I had..." or "It would have been better if..."
Grammar Pattern
Grammar Point | Connection | Explanation |
---|---|---|
〜ばよかった | Expresses regret or remorse about something that was not done in the past. |
Basic Usage
動詞 ば形 + よかった
Examples
彼 に告白 すればよかった。- Kare ni kokuhaku sureba yokatta.
- I wish I had confessed to him.
傘 を持 ってくればよかった。- Kasa o motte kureba yokatta.
- I wish I had brought an umbrella.
もっと勉強 しておけばよかった。- Motto benkyou shite okeba yokatta.
- I wish I had studied more.
彼 に謝 ればよかった。- Kare ni ayamareba yokatta.
- I wish I had apologized to him.
Summary
〜ばよかった is a commonly used structure to express regret or remorse about past actions. By understanding and mastering this pattern, you can more accurately convey feelings of regret and reflect on past decisions.