〜ばよかった

N3

should have ~

Structure

Verb ba-form + よかった

Explanation

「〜ばよかった」 means "should have ~". Structure: Verb ba-form + よかった. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

motto hayaku shuuri o kakunin sureba yokatta desu.

I should have checked the repair earlier.

motto hayaku shiryou o kakunin sureba yokatta desu.

I should have checked the materials earlier.

motto hayaku kikai o kakunin sureba yokatta desu.

I should have checked the machine earlier.

motto hayaku zairyou o kakunin sureba yokatta desu.

I should have checked the ingredients earlier.

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