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〜べく: Japanese grammar explained

~beku — Purpose, formal style ("in order to").

Structure

Verb(dictionary) + べく(する→すべく)

Examples

  • 夢を実現すべく、努力を続けている。

    ゆめをじつげんすべく、どりょくをつづけている。

    He keeps working hard in order to make his dream come true.

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