Verbる べく

Verb-ru beku

JLPT N1 Very formal, literary Chapter 123: N1: Purpose (In Order To / So That), 1 of 2

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + べく

Expresses the meaning of 'in order to', 'for the purpose of'.

When to use

Formal, literary "in order to"; written language, formal speeches.

Explanation

The 'Verbる べく' grammar point is used to indicate a strong intention or purpose of the speaker. It can be translated as 'in order to' or 'for the purpose of' in English. It is more common in written language or formal contexts.

Example sentences

Purpose (In Order To / So That)

Corpus examples (17)