N3conseilrecommandation
~ことだ (koto da) - Should
[Verb dictionary form] + ことだ
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[Verb dictionary form] + ことだ means "Should / It's best to / The thing to do is". Mastering this N3 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.
Significato
Should / It's best to / The thing to do is
Spiegazione
Gives advice or recommendation.
Esempi
健康でいたいなら、運動することだ。
けんこうでいたいなら、うんどうすることだ。
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[Verb dictionary form] + ことだ
Which sentence correctly uses "~ことだ (koto da) - Should"?
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Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026