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15 word matches found for '可' using reading 'べ'
Most common form: すべき
expression
should do; ought to do  (see also: するべき; often written with kana only; abbreviation)
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Most common form: なるべく
as much as possible; wherever practicable  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: しかるべき
proper; appropriate; due; suitable  (often written with kana only)
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appropriately; properly  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 相なるべくは
expression
if it is possible  (polite (teineigo) language; often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 初心忘るべからず
expression
Don't forget your first resolution  (idiomatic expression)
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Most common form: 見るべき
worth seeing; must-see; noticeable; noteworthy
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Most common form: 好機逸すべからず
expression
Make hay while the sun shines  (idiomatic expression)
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expression
There isn't a moment to be wasted; Every moment is precious; make hay while the sun shines  (proverb; archaic)
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auxiliary
1. word used at sentence-end (like a particle) to indicate speculation, volition or invitation  (often written with kana only; archaic; regional dialect: Kantou-ben, Touhoku-ben)
2. should; must  (see also: 可き)
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expression
must not; should not; do not  (often written with kana only)
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expression
should; must  (see also: 可き; often written with kana only)
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Most common form: べし
suffix
shall; should; must  (see also: 可き; often written with kana only)
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Most common form: べき
auxiliary
1. should; must; that one ought to; to be done  (suf. to verbs; often written with kana only)
2. -able  (passive ending; often written with kana only)
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Most common form: べくして
suffix, conjunction
1. as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course  (often written with kana only)
2. though possible as it may be  (often written with kana only)
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