すべき

Alternative writings: す可き
Frequency:
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An auxiliary expression attached to a verb stem meaning that something ought to be done, is desirable, or is expected (should/ought to).

ExpressionUsually Kana

Examples

彼はすぐに謝るべきだ。

He should apologize immediately.

この問題は早く対処するべき問題だ。

This is a problem that should be dealt with quickly.

やるべきことをリストに書いておこう。

Let's write a list of the things we should do.

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