べき

Alternative writings: 可き
Frequency:
1

An auxiliary attached to the dictionary form of a verb expressing obligation, advisability, or expectation (e.g., 'should', 'ought to', 'must').

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Examples

約束は守るべきだ。

You should keep your promises.

もっと早く相談するべきだった。

I should have consulted earlier.

そんなことは言うべきではない。

You shouldn't say things like that.

環境のことを考えるべきだ。

We ought to think about the environment.