~べきではない
〜beki dewa nai
JLPT N2 Formal
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + べき + ではない
Express that an action should not be done; 'should not', 'ought not to'.
When to use
Formal normative judgment - "should not", based on what's proper or expected, not a hard rule.
Explanation
The ~べきではない grammar point is used to indicate that an action is not recommended or should not be done. It can be translated as 'should not' or 'ought not to' in English. The typical formation is “Verb-dictionary form + べきではない.”
Example sentences
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If there's no reason to be late, you shouldn’t be late.
Okureru riyuu ga nai nara, okureru beki dewa arimasen.
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You shouldn’t say hurtful things to children.
Kodomo ni waruguchi o iu beki dewa arimasen.
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You should not take too much of this medicine at once.
Kono kusuri wa ichido ni nomisugiru beki dewa nai.
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You shouldn't share personal information with strangers.
Shiranai hito to kojin jouhou o kyouyuu suru beki dewa nai.
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'.
- Verbる べからざる NounVerb-ru bekara zaru NounN1Used to express what should not be done; 'must 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...'…
Corpus examples (60)
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Japan should not spend much money on weapons.
お母さんがあなたを叱る時、そのように口答えをするべきではない。
You shouldn't answer your mother back like that when she scolds you.
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People shouldn't stare at foreigners.
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You should not climb the mountain in such bad weather.
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You ought not to treat him like that.
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A child should not get more spending money than is necessary.
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No one should force his views on others.
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You should not stick to your opinion.
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We shouldn't impose our opinions on other people.
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Those who have never thought about the value of life should not study medicine.
18歳になったからには、そのようなことはすべきではない。
Now that you are 18 years old, you should not do such a thing.
表面的な物事に一喜一憂する人が人を管理する立場につくべきではない。
Somebody who wavers between hope and fear over superficial things should not be appointed to a management position.
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You shouldn't be alone, Tom.
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You should not look down on her just because she writes a poor hand.
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We should not put restrictions on foreign trade.
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Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
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Family members should not compete against each other.
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One should not lament over past mistakes too long.
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One should not make fun of others.
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We shouldn't let other people know what we did.
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You shouldn't judge a person by his looks.
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You shouldn't judge a person by his looks.
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We should never judge people by their appearance.
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Never stay away from school without good cause.
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Learning should not be forced. Learning should be encouraged.