べきではない
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beki dewa nai
should not do~; must not do~
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べきではない
beki dewa nai
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should not do~; must not do~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading beki dewa nai
Post ID 50824
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📝 Usage Notes

should not do~; must not do~

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べきではない
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern べきではない mean?
Should not do~; must not do~
What JLPT level is べきではない?
JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use べきではない in a sentence?
Attach べきではない (beki dewa nai) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is べきではない formal or casual Japanese?
べきではない is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember べきではない long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.