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I should have bought that game.
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It would have been better if I had studied more.
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A Verb: ~ば (Conditional)
よかった
のに
Basic Examples:
((I) should have gone)
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マイコー Level: 262
(13 years ago)
のに is used when the speaker is remarking on the failure of someone else. It is not used when someone is talking about themselves.
Discussion about this grammar
It says のに is optional. What does it mean if you use it? Does something come after it, if it's used?
Added a usage note above to address it. Hope that helps!
久 しぶり。形 .
You're correct, it was an entry error. Fixed, thanks!
[quote author=beckyr16 link=topic_id=5097&post_id=24779#rmsg_24779 date=1290392083]It says のに is optional. What does it mean if you use it? Does something come after it, if it's used?[/quote]
I think if のに is added, it means "however".
Can you help me, Im confused.
I was writen,
Changes to 'would have been better if A wasn't done' if A is in a negative potential form (なくてよかった)
should it rather be
A is in a NEGATIVE "CONDITIONAL" FORM (instead of potential form)
行 かなければ よかった. （I wish I hadn't gone.） Negative CONDITIONAL form よかった
行 けばよかった。（I should have gone)
Positive conditional from よかった
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