It would be better to not A
19
本当に猫が欲しいの?あなたのアパートは小さいので飼わない方がいいよ。
Do you really want a cat? Your apartment is small, so it's better if you don't get one.
12
あなたは野球に興味が少しもないなら、試合に行かない方がいいじゃない?
You don't have even a little interest in baseball, so wouldn't it be better if you didn't go to the game?
35
もうちょっと痩せたいから、ビールをたくさん飲まない方がいいと思う。
I want to lose just a little more weight, so I think it's better if I don't drink a lot of beer.
14
彼女は今怒っているので話さない方がいい。
She's angry right now, so it's better to not speak to her.
8
そんなにお腹が痛ければ、何も食べない方がいいよ!
If your stomach hurts that much, it's better to not eat anything!
4
この本は子供に読ませない方がいい。
It's better to not let children read this book.
5
ストーブはまだ使わない方がいいですね。
It'd be better if you don't use the heater yet.
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寝ない方がいい (it's best not to sleep)
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