B1 Expression Neutral

~たらどうですか

~tara dou desu ka

How about doing ~?

Meaning

Suggesting an action to someone.

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Cultural Background

Indirectness is a virtue. This phrase allows the listener to feel they have a choice.

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Don't use with bosses!

It sounds like you are telling them what to do.

Meaning

Suggesting an action to someone.

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Don't use with bosses!

It sounds like you are telling them what to do.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence: [Verb: 帰る (kaeru)] -> ____ たらどうですか。

帰ったらどうですか。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 帰ったら

The 'tara' form requires the past tense 'ta' + 'ra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence: [Verb: 帰る (kaeru)] -> ____ たらどうですか。 Fill Blank B1

帰ったらどうですか。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 帰ったら

The 'tara' form requires the past tense 'ta' + 'ra'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too direct.

Related Phrases

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~てはいかがですか

specialized form

How about doing X?

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