- expression, formal, usually in kana, at sentence end must not (do); should not; do not
- formal, usually in kana cannot
べからず
must not (do)
Meanings
In sentences
芝生に入るべからず。 Keep off the grass! #149268
初心、忘るべからず。 Always keep your mind as open as when you began. #2253215
この橋渡るべからず。 Don't cross this bridge. #10820483
男子厨房に入るべからず。 Men should keep out of the kitchen. #415152
ここにゴミ捨てるべからず。 No dumping rubbish here! #76763
職員意外立ち入るべからず。 Staff members only. #6766260
ここにゴミを捨てるべからず。 Don't throw trash here. #224487
働かざるものは食うべからず。 If you don't work, you shouldn't eat. #870378