〜ばいいのに expresses "I wish" or "if only" — a desire for something to happen or someone to do something. Often carries slight frustration or regret.
Wishing for change - Wanting someone/something to be different
Mild complaint - Implying things should be otherwise
I wish you would say it sooner.
Can also use たらいいのに with similar meaning.
ば-form + いいのに or たら + いいのに
- 来ればいいのに / 来たらいいのに
Past: ばよかったのに (I wish you had...)
About yourself: Use ばいいんだけど instead
I wish you would just be honest.
I wish the rain would stop.
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