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JLPT N4 Grammar

べきだ

N4Obligation

N4 · Obligation · dictionary-form verb + べきだ

should

dictionary-form verb + べきだ

べきだ means something should be done from the standpoint of common sense, duty, or principle.

する can become either するべき or すべき.

約束の時間は守るべきです。

You should keep the promised time.

It is fairly strong, so avoid casually judging what a superior should do.

べき feels like 'should by principle.'

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N3 · Obligation · verb辞书形 + べきだ / する → するべきだ・すべきだ

should; ought to

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