Vocab Info
A2 Auxiliary, Ku-adjective (archaic), Auxiliary adjective
可しshall, should, must
Dictionary Definition
Auxiliary, Ku-adjective (archaic)
1.
must, should, ought to
Auxiliary adjective, Ku-adjective (archaic)
2.
will (surely), be bound to, must
Formal or literary term, Usually written using kana aloneAuxiliary, Ku-adjective (archaic)
3.
will (do), shall
Formal or literary term, Usually written using kana alone, indicates volition
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可し 【べし】
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社長:「君は大失敗をした。辞職すべし。」
President: 'You have made a big mistake. You should resign.'
警察:「この事件の犯人は直ちに出頭す可し!」
Police: 'The perpetrator of this incident must immediately surrender!'
我々たちは自然に支えられている。よって自然を愛すべし。
We are supported by nature. Therefore, we should love nature.
親友:「いい?元彼のことを忘れるべし。あんなしょうもないやつ!」
Best Friend: 'Got it? You should forget about your ex. He's such a worthless guy!'
大家:「最近は治安がどんどん悪化しているから、防犯対策をするべし。」
Landlord: 'Given that public safety is rapidly deteriorating recently, we must take crime prevention measures.'
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