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.
Verb [dictionary form] + べPrimary
い-Adjective + 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.
「もう帰るべ」と昨日言ったべ。なんでまだここにいるんだ？
I said 'Let's go home already' yesterday, didn't I? Why are you still here?
腹減ったな。ラーメンでも食うべ。
I'm starving. Let's go grab some ramen or something.
今日の夜は雪が降るべ。すっげぇ寒いもん。
It'll probably snow tonight. It's crazy cold, after all.
なんだど、まだ終わってねぇのが！とっとと終わらせるべ！
What, you're not done yet?! Let's hurry up and finish this thing!
あいつが時間通りに来るなんて、ありえねぇべ。
Him showing up on time? That's not gonna happen, I bet.
This word is like a chameleon. It changes its meaning depending on who you are talking about. If you mean yourself or 'us,' it means 'let's do it.' If you mean someone else, it means 'I guess' or 'probably.'
This is different from "〜だべ". "〜だべ" means "it IS cold". "〜べ" means "it is probably cold". "〜だべ" is like saying "it is so!" You can also use "〜べ" to say "let's do something". You cannot do this with "〜だべ".
Don't use this when you write formal things. For example, don't use it in a school report. You use this form when you speak. Or, you see it in books or comics when people are talking. It connects to verbs and i-adjectives.
Use this when you want to sound like you are from Eastern Japan. It makes your speech very casual and friendly. Only use it with friends. Never use it with people you need to show respect to.
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