〜ことだ

Formation

N2IntentionNeutral
Dict. Form
Verb
ない-Form
Verb
ことだ

Meaning

An expression used when giving advice or warnings. It suggests that doing something is the best or most important course of action in a given situation. It is not used for superiors.

Examples

ピアノが上手になりたければ、毎日練習することだ。

If you want to become good at the piano, you should practice every day.

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