君たちは互いに助け合うべきだ。
You guys should help each other.
Japanese
べきだ
べきだ
Meaning: should; ought to
Listen to pronunciation
Show inflections Hide inflections
Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | べきだ | — |
Handwriting
Example sentences
If you do something bad, you should apologize.
逃げずに、その問題と正面から向き合うべきだ。
You should face the problem head-on without running away.
困っている人には優しくするべきだ。
You should be kind to people who are in trouble.
自分の収入に相応な家を選ぶべきだ。
You should choose a house suitable for your income.
興味があるなら、即行动すべきだ。
If you are interested, you should take action immediately.
誰にでも不公平な扱いは避けるべきだ。
One should avoid unfair treatment for anyone.
環境保護の観点から、プラスチックの使用を減らすべきだ。
From the perspective of environmental protection, we should reduce the use of plastic.
ハンパな態度はやめるべきだ。
You should stop having such a half-baked attitude.
この試験では頻出の問題を確実に解けるようにするべきだ。
You should be able to reliably solve frequently appearing problems on this exam.
Usage Notes
Expresses a strong sense of duty or moral obligation. It's more formal than 'したほうがいい'.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.