ばよかった

(Ba yoka ta)

Expresses regret that something was not done, or was done, in the past.

Connection rules

鈴木すずき君くんも参加さんかすればよかったのに。

Suzuki kun mo sanka sure ba yoka ta noni.

It would have been good if Suzuki had participated too.

「Regretting a friend's absence」

あんなにたくさん食たべなければよかった。

Annani takusan tabe nakere ba yoka ta.

I wish I hadn't eaten that much.

「Feeling full and regretful」

I should have bought those shoes when they were on sale.

あの靴、セールでもっと安かった時に___。

Romaji also accepted