Japanese phrase
___のほうがよいと思います。 ___ no hō ga yo i to omo i ma su
Meaning
I think ___ would be better.
When to use it
Expresses a polite preference or recommendation. It compares one option with another and sounds calm and considerate in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
歩いて行きますか？ aru i te i ki ma su ka
Shall we walk there?
電車のほうがよいと思います。 den sha no hō ga yo i to omo i ma su
I think the train would be better.