Verbる べからざる Noun

When to use

Archaic, literary; found in formal notices, mottos, or written rules - rare in modern speech.

Explanation

The Japanese grammar point Verbる べからざる Noun is used to indicate something that should not be done, or is not allowed to be done. It translates to 'must not' or 'should not' in English. It is often used in formal written Japanese or in formal speeches. It is constructed by using the verb in its dictionary form followed by 'べからざる' and a noun, usually related to behavior or events.

• 人ひとを裏切うらぎるべからざる行為こういだ。

  Betraying others is an act that must not be done.

  Hito o uragiru bekara zaru koui da.

• 子供こどもを傷きずつけるべからざる行動こうどうだ。

  Hurting a child is a behavior that must not happen.

  Kodomo o kizutsukeru bekara zaru koudou da.

• 公こうに嘘うそをつくべからざる行動こうどうだ。

  Lying publicly is an act that should not be done.

  Ooyake ni uso o tsuku bekara zaru koudou da.

• 他人たにんの財産ざいさんを侵おかすべからざる行為こういだ。

  Infringing on someone else’s property is an act that must not be performed.

  Tanin no zaisan o okasu bekara zaru koui da.

Permission And Prohibition (May / Must Not)

• ～てはいけない〜te wa ikenaiN4Expresses prohibition; 'must not', 'cannot'.
• ～ものではない〜mono dewa naiN2Expresses a strong negative suggestion or prohibition:…
• ～てはならない〜te wa naranaiN2Express prohibition; 'must not', 'cannot', 'should not'.
• ～べきではない〜beki dewa naiN2Express that an action should not be done; 'should not'…
• ～てもいい〜temo iiN4To give or ask permission; 'it's okay to', 'may', 'can'.
• Verbる べからず〜ru bekara zuN1Expresses the idea of 'must not do' or 'should not do'.
• ～差し支えない〜sashitsukaenaiN1Indicates no problem or obstacle; 'it’s fine if...'…

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