〜ばいい | expresses advice, a recommendation, or that doing a certain action is sufficient

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜ばいい (〜ばいい): expresses advice, a recommendation, or that doing a certain action is sufficient.

See example sentences below.

〜ばいい at a glance

At a glance

〜ばいい

~ba ii

Suggestions

Expression: 〜ばいい
Reading: ~ba ii
Natural meaning: expresses advice, a recommendation, or that doing a certain action is sufficient
Typical use: Suggestions

Core meaning

expresses advice, a recommendation, or that doing a certain action is sufficient

Example 1

分からないときは、先生に聞けばいいですよ。

Translation

If you don't understand, you can just ask the teacher.

Example 2

パスポートをなくしたら、すぐに警察に行けばいいです。

Translation

If you lose your passport, you should go to the police station immediately.