B1 Expression 正式

〜たらどうですか

~tara dou desu ka

How about doing...?

意思

A suggestion or recommendation, asking for an opinion on a course of action.

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文化背景

Indirectness is key. Even when giving advice, Japanese people often use '〜てみる' (try doing) with '〜たらどうですか' to make it even softer. In meetings, suggestions are often phrased as questions to avoid appearing as if one is imposing their will on the group. Parents use the casual '〜たら?' frequently with children, but it can sound like a nagging command if the tone is sharp. On Japanese forums, users often use this phrase to help strangers, but they usually add '〜てみては?' for a more polite, distant feel.

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Add '〜てみる'

Always try to use '〜てみたらどうですか' instead of just '〜たらどうですか'. It adds a layer of 'try it out and see', which is much more natural and polite.

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The 'Boss' Rule

If you must suggest something to a boss, use '〜てみてはいかがでしょうか' or '〜てみるのはどうでしょうか'.

意思

A suggestion or recommendation, asking for an opinion on a course of action.

🎯

Add '〜てみる'

Always try to use '〜てみたらどうですか' instead of just '〜たらどうですか'. It adds a layer of 'try it out and see', which is much more natural and polite.

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The 'Boss' Rule

If you must suggest something to a boss, use '〜てみてはいかがでしょうか' or '〜てみるのはどうでしょうか'.

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Wait for the cue

Don't offer advice unless the person has expressed a problem or asked for help. Unsolicited advice can be seen as intrusive.

自我测试

Complete the suggestion using the verb in parentheses.

{疲|つか}れているなら、{早|はや}く ( {寝|ね}る ) 〜たらどうですか?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: {寝|ね}た

You must use the past short form (Ta-form) before 'ra'.

Which of these is the most appropriate way to suggest a book to a friend?

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: この{本|ほん}を{読|よ}んだらどうですか?

The first option follows the correct grammar: Ta-form + ra + dou desu ka.

Match the problem with the best suggestion.

Problem: 'I want to learn Japanese faster.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: アニメを{見|み}たらどうですか?

Watching anime is a relevant suggestion for learning Japanese.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: {道|みち}に{迷|まよ}いました。 B: {交番|こうばん}で ______ どうですか?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: {聞|き}いたら

The context requires the past form of 'kiku' (to ask) + 'ra'.

Identify the WRONG usage.

Which of these is socially incorrect?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: (To a boss) もっと{働|はたら}いたらどうですか?

You should never give direct advice like this to a superior.

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Complete the suggestion using the verb in parentheses. Fill Blank A2

{疲|つか}れているなら、{早|はや}く ( {寝|ね}る ) 〜たらどうですか?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: {寝|ね}た

You must use the past short form (Ta-form) before 'ra'.

Which of these is the most appropriate way to suggest a book to a friend? Choose B1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: この{本|ほん}を{読|よ}んだらどうですか?

The first option follows the correct grammar: Ta-form + ra + dou desu ka.

Match the problem with the best suggestion. situation_matching A2

Problem: 'I want to learn Japanese faster.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: アニメを{見|み}たらどうですか?

Watching anime is a relevant suggestion for learning Japanese.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: {道|みち}に{迷|まよ}いました。 B: {交番|こうばん}で ______ どうですか?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: {聞|き}いたら

The context requires the past form of 'kiku' (to ask) + 'ra'.

Identify the WRONG usage. Choose B1

Which of these is socially incorrect?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: (To a boss) もっと{働|はたら}いたらどうですか?

You should never give direct advice like this to a superior.

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常见问题

4 个问题

No, it's better to avoid it. Use '〜てはいかがでしょうか' instead.

It's not rude, but it's very casual. Use it only with close friends or family.

'〜ほうがいい' is a stronger recommendation, almost like 'you should'. '〜たらどうですか' is a softer 'how about...?'

No. For invitations like 'Why don't we go?', use '〜ませんか'.

相关表达

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〜ほうがいい

similar

It's better to...

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〜てはいかがですか

specialized form

How about...?

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〜なさい

contrast

Do [action].

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〜てみませんか

similar

Won't you try...?

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〜ればいい

similar

You should just...

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