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JLPT N3 Grammar

べきではない

N3Obligation

N3 · Obligation · verb辞书形 + べきではない

Meaning

should not

Structure

verb辞书形 + べきではない

Explanation

べきではない means something should not be done based on principle, duty, or common sense.

Usage

It is fairly strong and appears in advice, criticism, or rules.

Example

人の失敗を笑うべきではありません。

You should not laugh at other people's failures.

Common Mistake

It is not just prohibition; it stresses what is improper by principle.

Memory Tip

Memorize “dictionary-form verb + べきではない” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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