should in Japanese
should in Japanese is べき — should means used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
should in Japanese
べき
Pronounced: beki
Ought to; expressing expectation.
What does "should" mean?
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verb Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
"You should see a doctor about that cough."
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verb Used to say something is expected or likely to be true.
"The package should arrive by Friday."
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verb Used (especially with "I" or "we") as a more polite or tentative form of "would".
"I should think that's the right answer."
should in a sentence
- You should see a doctor about that cough.
- We should leave now if we want to catch the train.
- The package should arrive by Friday.
- I should think that's the right answer.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "should" in Japanese?
"should" in Japanese is べき. should means: Used to give advice, an opinion, or an instruction about what is right or expected.
How do you pronounce べき?
"should" in Japanese is べき, pronounced "beki".
How do you use "should" in a sentence?
Example: "You should see a doctor about that cough." In Japanese, "should" is べき.
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