The rentaikei + べき (beki) is an imperative, but constitutes
more of a strong advice rather than an order or inevitability. The
rentaikei + べき (beki) can often be translated as "you should"
or "you ought to".
A common contraction occurs when べき (beki) is combined with the
verb する (suru) meaning "to do". Both するべき (suru beki)
and すべき (subeki) can be used.
べき (beki) is always followed by a form of "de aru" (da
/ desu).
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暴力に訴えるべきではない。 (Bouryoku ni
uttaeru beki de wa nai.)
You must not resort to violence.
勉強するべきでした。 (Benkyou suru beki
deshita.)
I should have studied.
勉強すべきでした。 (Benkyou subeki
deshita.)
I should have studied. |
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Related pages:
Imperative
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