方がよろしければ

ほうがよろしければ
Alternative writings: 方が宜しければ
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A polite conditional phrase meaning 'if it would be preferable' or 'if you would like/if it suits you,' used when offering or asking about someone's preference or convenience.

Expression

Examples

お時間の都合はいかがですか。午後の方がよろしければそちらで調整します。

How is your schedule? If the afternoon is better for you, we'll arrange it then.

資料を送りますが、印刷してお渡しした方がよろしければ言ってください。

I'll send the materials, but if you'd prefer me to print them and hand them to you, please say so.

明日の会議の開始時間は10時ですが、11時の方がよろしければ変更できます。

The meeting is scheduled to start at 10 tomorrow, but we can change it to 11 if that would be preferable.