~べきだ
〜beki da
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + べきだ
Express an obligation or something that should be done (mainly with verbs).
When to use
べきだ: should, ought to; a firm duty or moral judgment (謝るべきだ).
Explanation
The ~べきだ grammar point is used to express a sense of obligation or to indicate something that should be done. In modern Japanese, it is almost always used with verbs in the dictionary form. In English, it can be translated as 'should' or 'ought to'.
Example sentences
Should (Advice / Expectation)
- ~たらいい〜tara iiN4Expressing a desire or suggestion for a particular…
- ~ばいい〜ba iiN4Express a suggestion or advice; 'should', 'it would be…
- ~ことだ〜koto daN3Expresses advice or recommendation; 'should', 'it is…
- ~はずだ〜hazu daN3Expresses an expectation, 'should' or 'it is supposed to'.
- ~ものだ〜mono daN2Expresses something natural or expected; 'it is normal…
- ~といい〜to iiN4Express a wish or hope; 'I hope', 'it would be good if'.
- ~たら いかがですか〜tara ikaga desu kaN4Making polite suggestions; 'how about if', 'what if', 'it…
- Verb たほうがいい〜ta hou ga iiN4Used to give advice or make a suggestion to someone -…
- ~たら どうですか〜tara doudesukaN4Express a suggestion or advice; 'what if', 'how about'…
- ~に越したことはない〜ni koshita koto wa naiN1Expresses that something is the best or most desirable…
Corpus examples (60)
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You should give up drinking and smoking.
早寝早起きをすべきだ。
You should keep early hours.
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We should preserve the beauties of the countryside.
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We should worship our ancestors.
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You should save some money against a rainy day.
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The money is due to him.
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Respect is due to older people.
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You should give a good example to your children.
君はお父さんに、夕食に間に合うように帰宅しなかった事を詫びるべきだ。
You should apologize to Dad for not coming home in time for supper.
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She should help her mother.
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I think that we should try again.
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You must attend to your work.
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I think you ought to listen.
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You must live up to your principles.
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He should be promoted in the light of what he has done for this company.
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You should try to form the habit of using your dictionaries.
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You should choose a job in relation to your talents and interests.
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The punishment should be in proportion to the crime.
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Of course there should be local hospitals.
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We should love our neighbors.
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You should act more calmly.
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You should make the best of a bad situation.
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Such evil customs should be done away with.
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She should listen more to other people.
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You are to do it at once.