〜べく

Formation

N1PurposeFormal/StiffBusiness
Dict. Form
Verb
べく
Ex.
する → すべく

Meaning

In order to achieve a specific goal or purpose.

Examples

大学に進学すべく、毎日夜遅くまで勉強している。

In order to advance to university, I am studying until late every night.

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