〜はずだ

N3

should be ~

Structure

Plain + はずだ

Explanation

「〜はずだ」 means "should be ~". Structure: Plain + はずだ. This is a JLPT N3 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

shuuri wa kyou todoku hazu desu.

The repair should arrive today.

shiryou wa kyou todoku hazu desu.

The materials should arrive today.

kikai wa kyou todoku hazu desu.

The machine should arrive today.

zairyou wa kyou todoku hazu desu.

The ingredients should arrive today.

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