〜べからず
- Pattern
- 〜べからず
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- 〜べからず
- Meaning
- must not (prohibition)
- Attaches to
- dictionary form
- Nuance & register
Formal, authoritative, often seen on signs.
- Example
芝生に入るべからず。 Keep off the grass.
- Easily confused with
〜てはいけない (must not). 〜べからず is archaic and used for rules/signs.