〜べからず

N1

must not ~ (written)

Structure

Verb dictionary + べからず

Explanation

「〜べからず」 means "must not ~ (written)". Structure: Verb dictionary + べからず. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

rinsetsu ni tachiiru bekarazu.

Do not enter the adjacency.

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