べし

可 し

  1. auxiliary, 'ku' adjective (archaic)

    must, should, ought to
    formal or literary term
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 各会員は会費を払うべし。
      Each member has to pay a membership fee.

  2. auxiliary adjective, 'ku' adjective (archaic)

    will (surely), be bound to, must
    formal or literary term
    word usually written using kana alone

  3. auxiliary, 'ku' adjective (archaic)

    will (do), shall
    indicates volition
    formal or literary term
    word usually written using kana alone