I hope ~, it would be good if ~

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Expresses hope or wish.

[Verb/い-adj/な-adj + だ/Noun + だ] + といい(です/ですね)

明日晴れるといいですね。

Ashita hareru to ii desu ne.

I hope it will be sunny tomorrow.

試験に合格するといいな。

Shiken ni goukaku suru to ii na.

I hope I pass the exam.

Often used with ね or な for emphasis.

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

Common in daily conversation for wishes.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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