Verbる べからず JLPT N1

Formation

Verb-ru + べからず

Explanation

The ～るべからず grammar point is used to express a strong prohibition or firmly established rule. It can be translated as 'must not do' or 'should not do'. It is common in formal or instructive settings (e.g., signs, notices). The formation is straightforward with verbs in dictionary form followed by べからず.

Example sentences

• 嘘をつくべからず。

  One must not tell lies.

  Uso o tsuku bekara zu.

• 彼らの秘密を漏らすべからず。

  You must not leak their secrets.

  Karera no himitsu o morasu bekara zu.

• ルールを破るべからず。

  You must not break the rules.

  Ruuru o yaburu bekara zu.

• 勉強を怠るべからず。

  One must not neglect their studies.

  Benkyou o okotaru bekara zu.