〜べくして | N1 Grammar
〜べくして
- Structure: V dictionary + べくして
- JLPT level: N1
Study Note
This is formal/advanced Japanese. Pay attention to the connection form and use it mostly in writing, speeches, reports, or formal explanations.
Example
長年の努力が実り、彼は勝つべくして勝った。
His years of effort bore fruit, and he won as was bound to happen.
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Will definitely do; cannot help but do. Indicates that an action or situation will inevitably happen due to strong resolve or natural course.
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