should, the important thing is to

Beginner

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Gives strong advice or states what is important.

[Verb dictionary/ない form] + ことだ

健康のために、毎日運動することだ。

Kenkou no tame ni, mainichi undou suru koto da.

For your health, you should exercise every day.

遅刻しないことだ。

Chikoku shinai koto da.

The important thing is not to be late.

Stronger than べき for advice.

～ことはない

there is no need to, do not have to

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Common for giving strong recommendations.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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