10課 〜したほうがいい・〜なさい 教科書 p.46
Should〜 / Let〜
接続:Vた + らどうか
let's try.... Give advice; the voice can be quite direct.
注意 / Note:Check the subject, tense and tone of both clauses; Avoid translating word for word from Vietnamese.
比較 / Compare:Compare with similar samples in the same article to choose according to nuance and connection. Same 課: 命令(しろ)/禁止(〜な)/〜こと/〜べきだ/〜べきではない — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
少し休んだらどうですか。
How about taking a break?
先生に相談したらどうですか。
How about trying to talk to teachers?
早く病院へ行ったらどう。
What if I go to the hospital early?