〜Vたらどうですか

Pattern

〜Vたらどうですか

Level

N4

Reading

たらどうですか

Meaning

Why don't you...? How about...? (suggestion)

Attaches to

Verb (ta-form)

Nuance & register

Offers a gentle suggestion or advice. It is a polite way to recommend an action to someone, allowing them to choose whether to follow it.

Example

疲れているなら、少し休んだらどうですか。

Easily confused with

「〜たほうがいいです」 (stronger advice or recommendation) vs. 「〜たらどうですか」 (a gentler suggestion or proposal, inviting consideration).

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