べき

    auxiliary
  1. should; must; ought toword usually written using kana aloneafter the dictionary form of a verb
Forms
  • べき
  • き【べき】
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. should; must; ought to
    2. This word expresses an obligation, necessity, or recommendation regarding what someone is expected to do.
    You should do your homework.
    He ought to exercise more.
Generated collocations (experimental)
べきshould (indicating obligation)べきshould notべきshould (appropriate) placeべきthings you should doべきtime to (do something)べきthe person who should (do something)
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