～たら どうですか (〜tara doudesuka)
JLPT N4
Explanation
Express a suggestion or advice; 'what if', 'how about', 'why don't you'.
Formation
Verb-た form + ら どうですか
Detailed Explanation
The ～たら どうですか grammar point is used to make a suggestion or give advice to someone. It can be translated as 'what if', 'how about', or 'why don't you' in English. This structure is used with the た-form of verbs to make a gentle, polite suggestion.
Examples
スキーに行ったらどうですか？
Sukii ni ittara doudesuka?
How about going skiing?
少し休んだらどうですか？
Sukoshi yasundara doudesuka?
What if you take a little break?
この本を読んだらどうですか？
Kono hon wo yondara doudesuka?
Why don't you read this book?
タクシーで帰ったらどうですか？
Takushii de kaettara doudesuka?
How about going home by taxi?
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.