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Đề Thi Tiếng Nhật

Grammar Level N1


べく (beku): In order to; with the intention of

~べく (beku)

Meaning

In order to; with the intention of

Formation and usage

V dictionary + べく; する → するべく/すべく
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.

Explanation

A literary way to state purpose or intention, usually with the same agent in both clauses.

Examples

資料を確認するべく、時間を確保した。

I set aside time in order to check the documents.

先生に相談するべく、時間を確保した。

I set aside time in order to consult the teacher.

計画を見直すべく、時間を確保した。

I set aside time in order to review the plan.

会場を下見するべく、時間を確保した。

I set aside time in order to inspect the venue beforehand.

十分に練習するべく、時間を確保した。

I set aside time in order to practice thoroughly.

How related patterns differ

べく and んがため state purpose in literary language. がてら and かたがた combine purposes, with かたがた more formal. をきっかけに and を契機に trigger change; を皮切りに starts a series, and を経て passes through a process.


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