〜べきだ
- Pattern
- 〜べきだ
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- べきだ
- Meaning
- should, ought to
- Attaches to
- verb (dictionary form) / (suru becomes suru-beki)
- Nuance & register
Strong moral or societal expectation.
- Example
約束は守るべきです。 You should keep your promises.
- Easily confused with
〜なければならない