Grammar - Grade 3 List View

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べくもない

cannot possibly be

Verb Dictionary Form + べくもない

A formal expression used to indicate that something is absolutely impossible or cannot even be imagined. It is often used with verbs related to mental states or perceptions.

Verb Dictionary Form

The dictionary form of a verb is followed by べくもない to express that the action is completely out of the question or impossible to achieve.

There is no way to even imagine such a thing.

It is impossible to know his true feelings.

There is no way to hope for a recovery.

Note

This is a very formal literary expression and is not used in casual conversation. When using the verb する, it can take the form するべくもない or the more classical すべくもない.

Words: 
べくもない
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