Grammar - Grade 2 List View

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Grammar Point
word usually written using kana alone
uk 
auxiliary
aux 
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べきだ

should, must, ought to

after the dictionary form of a verb

Verb Dictionary Form + べきだ

This auxiliary is used to express the speaker's strong judgment that someone should or must do something, or that something ought to be in a certain state. It carries a sense of moral obligation or common sense duty.

Verb Dictionary Form

The dictionary form of any verb is followed directly by べきだ to indicate an obligation or a recommended action based on the speaker's opinion.

You should tell the truth.

We should eat more vegetables.

You should do your homework every day.

Note

When using the verb する (to do), it can be used as either するべきだ or すべきだ. The latter is more formal and common in writing. The negative form is べきではない, meaning 'should not'.

Words: 
可きべき
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