〜べきではない

N2

should not ~

Structure

Verb dictionary + べきではない

Explanation

「〜べきではない」 means "should not ~". Structure: Verb dictionary + べきではない. This is a JLPT N2 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

kakunin sezu ni haji o okuru beki de wa arimasen.

You should not send the grip without checking.

kakunin sezu ni sonshou o okuru beki de wa arimasen.

You should not send the damage without checking.

kakunin sezu ni mihon o okuru beki de wa arimasen.

You should not send the sample without checking.

kakunin sezu ni chousetsu o okuru beki de wa arimasen.

You should not send the adjustment without checking.

kakunin sezu ni keiyakusho o okuru beki de wa arimasen.

You should not send the contract document without checking.

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