The pattern ~べきだ, meaning 'should do X.' Expresses moral, logical, or socially expected obligation — stronger than ~たほうがいい (it would be better to) but softer than ~なければならない (must). Often used for advice, social norms, or general principles.
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A heart that has nothing to give finds little worth noticing.
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Much later, when I was studying philosophy of science, I learned that experiments should arise from real dissatisfaction with existing knowledge.
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Because she had grown romantic, she had not yet fallen into the kind of passive frame of mind that accepts the idea that, wherever a person is, they should find some little corner to live in and arrange their whole life around it.
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You should have rejected such an unfair proposal.
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Learning should not be forced. Learning should be encouraged.
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Words and actions should match, but it's difficult to follow through.
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Ren-kun seems sharp, but I wonder if he shouldn't try a little harder to understand what I'd call the subtleties of the heart.
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Even if you're not at fault, you should apologize.
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The leaders of both families should be brought together to resolve a feud that has lasted for generations.
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You should have enough sense not to blow all your money on clothes.
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I agree with you on the point that we should do it once more.
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We're torn about whether to go to college.
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There are lots of places worth seeing in Hokkaido.
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There's nothing left to wish for.
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My father should have had surgery for cancer.
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People who overreact to superficial matters should not be in positions of managing others.
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She told me I should see a doctor.
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She should be charged with murder.
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From figures young enough to be called boys and girls, to the aged who look like they might breathe their last at any moment.
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On that occasion, should I attach the homepage URL?
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I don't think we should make exceptions.
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Even if you were angry, you shouldn't have said something like that.
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One ought to love one's neighbor.
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One should get along well with one's neighbors.
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Good habits should be developed during childhood.
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You should focus on your recovery.
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When planning a trip, you should consider the wishes of the whole family.