〜べ: This word means "let's" or "shall we." It can also mean "probably" or "must be."

Dictionary

〜べ

This word means "let's" or "shall we." It can also mean "probably" or "must be."

KMT8CasualSlangSentence Ending ParticleSpoken OnlyTohokuTohoku Particles And InterjectionsGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + べPrimary

い-Adjective [stem] + べ

This word means "let's" or "shall we." It can also mean "probably" or "must be."

そろそろ帰るべ。

Let's head home soon.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingInvitationDaily Life

明日は晴れるべ。

It'll probably be sunny tomorrow.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingConjecturalWeather & Geography

「映画でも見るべ」と彼が言ったんだ。

He said, 'Let's watch a movie or something.'

CasualPastAffirmativeMid SentenceHearsayMusic & Entertainment

そんなこと言うべじゃない。

You shouldn't say things like that.

RoughNon PastNegativeSentence EndingProhibitionEmotions & Psychology

この鍋、あったけぇべ。

This hotpot is nice and warm, isn't it? / This hotpot must be warm.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingEvidentialFood & Dining

This word has two main uses. It can show you want to do something. Like saying "I will go." Or it can ask someone to do something with you. Like "Let's go." It can also show you are making a strong guess. Like "It will probably rain." How you say it helps people know which meaning you intend.

This grammar is like saying "let's" or "probably." The standard Japanese way to say "let's" is "~you." The standard way to say "probably" is "~darou." This grammar is used in certain parts of Japan, like Tohoku and Hokkaido.

Don't use this when you talk to strangers. It is only for very casual chat. It sounds funny if you use it in formal places.

Contrasts with(1)

〜け

This is a question word. People in the Tohoku area use it. It is like saying "ka" at the end of a sentence.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜がんす

This word makes your sentences polite. It is like 'desu' or 'masu'. But it is even more polite, like 'gozaimasu'. People in Tohoku use it.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

Verb stem form

This is a special form of a verb. You use it to join verbs together. You can also use it to make a noun from a verb.

〜べ

This word shows you want to do something. It is like saying 'let's do it'. It can also mean you think something is probably true.

意向形 (よう / う)

This form means 'let's do' something. You use it to suggest an action or invite someone to do it with you.

〜だろう

This is how you say you are guessing something. It means 'probably' or 'I think so'. You are not 100% sure.

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Dictionary

〜べ

This word means "let's" or "shall we." It can also mean "probably" or "must be."

KMT8CasualSlangSentence Ending ParticleSpoken OnlyTohokuTohoku Particles And InterjectionsGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + べPrimary

い-Adjective [stem] + べ

This word means "let's" or "shall we." It can also mean "probably" or "must be."

そろそろ帰るべ。

Let's head home soon.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingInvitationDaily Life

明日は晴れるべ。

It'll probably be sunny tomorrow.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingConjecturalWeather & Geography

「映画でも見るべ」と彼が言ったんだ。

He said, 'Let's watch a movie or something.'

CasualPastAffirmativeMid SentenceHearsayMusic & Entertainment

そんなこと言うべじゃない。

You shouldn't say things like that.

RoughNon PastNegativeSentence EndingProhibitionEmotions & Psychology

この鍋、あったけぇべ。

This hotpot is nice and warm, isn't it? / This hotpot must be warm.

CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingEvidentialFood & Dining

Don't use this when you talk to strangers. It is only for very casual chat. It sounds funny if you use it in formal places.

Contrasts with(1)

〜け

This is a question word. People in the Tohoku area use it. It is like saying "ka" at the end of a sentence.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜がんす

This word makes your sentences polite. It is like 'desu' or 'masu'. But it is even more polite, like 'gozaimasu'. People in Tohoku use it.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

Verb stem form

This is a special form of a verb. You use it to join verbs together. You can also use it to make a noun from a verb.

〜べ

This word shows you want to do something. It is like saying 'let's do it'. It can also mean you think something is probably true.

意向形 (よう / う)

This form means 'let's do' something. You use it to suggest an action or invite someone to do it with you.

〜だろう

This is how you say you are guessing something. It means 'probably' or 'I think so'. You are not 100% sure.

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〜べ

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〜べ

Patterns2

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Compare with2

Contrasts with(1)

Less formal alternatives(1)

Prerequisites5

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