～べきだ JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + 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

• 勉強するべきだ。

  You should study.

  Benkyou suru beki da.

• 早く寝るべきだ。

  You should sleep early.

  Hayaku neru beki da.

• 静かにするべきだ。

  You should be quiet.

  Shizuka ni suru beki da.

• 彼に謝るべきだ。

  You should apologize to him.

  Kare ni ayamaru beki da.