Advice & guidance

たらどう

Used to ask about a situation, usually to give advice. Translates to “why don’t you” or “how about”. Used with the たら form of verbs.

Example

ゲームをしたらどうか。 How about you play a game?

たらいいですか

Used to ask about an advice or instructions. Translates to “what should I do”. Used with the たら form of verbs.

Example

何を飲のんだらいいですか。 What should I drink?