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GrammarJLPT N2
i wish i had
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. i wish i had
A grammatical expression combining ば (conditional) and よかった (it would have been good), meaning "I wish I had..." or "I should have..." It expresses regret about something you did or did not do in the past.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I should have recorded it on the spot — now there's no proof.

Sentence 2

I should have brought a list when shopping for dinner, but I forgot.

Sentence 3

If it was going to turn out like this, I wish I'd just said no from the start!

Sentence 4

In the end, wouldn't it have been better to just ask for help from the beginning?

Sentence 5

We should've made a reservation — the place was completely full.