す可き

Reading

Kana: すべき

Romaji: subeki

Definition

exp

1

should do (abbr. of suru+beki); ought to do

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

可

Readings: カ、 コク、 -べ.き、 -べ.し

Meanings: can, passable, mustn't, should not, do not

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)は愛(あい)すべき男(おとこ)だ。

➥He is a lovable person.

早(はや)く帰宅(きたく)すべきだ。

➥You had best go home early.

君(きみ)は謝罪(しゃざい)すべきだ。

➥You should apologize.

敵(てき)を利用(りよう)すべきだ。

➥You should avail yourself of enemies.

散髪(さんぱつ)をすべき時(とき)だ。

➥It is time you had a haircut!

現実(げんじつ)を直視(ちょくし)すべきだ。

➥You should face reality.