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beki
auxiliary

Alternate Written Forms:

[べ(可)·き]
beki
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English Meaning(s) for べき

auxiliary
  1. should; must; that one ought to; to be done (after plain verbs)
  2. -able (passive ending)
  3. probably; likely
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Sample Sentences for べき

We should not be rash now; we should wait for a good chance.
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The boy is to be praised in so far as he did his best.
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You are to apologize to her for it.
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Theory and practice should go hand in hand.
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You should face up to the reality.
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