It would be better to not A
25
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?
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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.
16
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.
10
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!
7
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.
7
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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