At a glance
Verb (dictionary form) + べからざる + Noun describes something that must not be done or cannot be done. It is a formal, written expression, often seen in fixed phrases like 欠くべからざる "indispensable" and 許すべからざる "unforgivable".
Verb (dictionary form) + べからざる + Noun
信頼は仕事に欠くべからざる要素です。 Trust is an indispensable element in work.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| う-verb (dictionary form) | 欠く → 欠くべからざる要素 | an indispensable element |
| う-verb (dictionary form) | 許す → 許すべからざる行為 | an unforgivable act |
| する verb (usually す) | 看過する → 看過すべからざる問題 | a problem that must not be overlooked |
| Noun after it | 欠くべからざるもの | something indispensable |
Register: formal written Japanese, speeches, editorials. べからざる must be followed by a noun.