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N2 Auxiliary, Noun

(はず)expectation that something took place, will take place or was in some state, it should be so, bound to be, expected to be, must be, nock (of a bow), nock (of an arrow), nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger), wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

    Dictionary Definition

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    1. Auxiliary

      1.

      should (be), bound (to be), expected (to be), must (be)

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Noun

      2.

      nock (of a bow)

    3. Noun

      3.

      nock (of an arrow)

    4. Noun

      4.

      nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger)

      Sumo,

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    5. Noun

      5.

      wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

    All Forms

    筈 【はず】弭 【はず】

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    Examples

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      (あたま)がいい(ひと)成績(せいせき)もいい(はず)です。

      People who are smart should also have good grades.

      • N2

      医者(いしゃ)さんはこの病気(びょうき)仕組(しく)みを()っている(はず)だ。

      The doctor should know the mechanism of this disease.

      • N2

      パーティー()きの彼女(かのじょ)がこのパーティーに()ない(はず)がない。

      She, who loves parties, is bound to come to this party.

      • N2

      その真面目(まじめ)性格(せいかく)からして、(かれ)はもう学校(がっこう)()いている(はず)だ。

      Given his serious personality, he should have already arrived at school.

      • N2

      刑事(けいじ):「お(まえ)犯行(はんこう)について(なに)()っている(はず)だ!白状(はくじょう)したまえ!」

      Detective: 'You must know something about the crime! Confess it!'

      • N2
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