「〜べからず」- Prohibition Expression

Explanation

Grammar: Verb dictionary form + べからず (する → すべからず)
This structure is used to prohibit certain actions, primarily seen in signs, notices, and regulations. It emphasizes the prohibition of a specific behavior.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verb dictionary form + べからず	Verb base form	Indicates the prohibition of an action, commonly used in notices, signs, and warnings.

Basic Usage

• Verb dictionary form + べからず
  • Example:
    • 彼はうちの会社かいしゃにとって必要ひつような人ひとべからずだ。
    • Kare wa uchi no kaisha ni totte hitsuyou na hito bekara zu da.
    • He is an indispensable person for our company.

Examples

• ここにゴミごみを捨すてるべからず。
• Koko ni gomi o suteru bekara zu.
• Do not throw garbage here.
  

• 人ひとをいじめいじめる行為こういは許ゆるすべからず。
• Hito o ijimeru koui wa yurusu bekara zu.
• Bullying behavior is unforgivable.
  

• 働はたらかざる者もの食くうべからず。
• Hatarakazaru mono kuu bekara zu.
• Those who do not work shall not eat.

Deep Dive

「〜べからず」 is not commonly used in everyday modern Japanese but is often found in formal contexts or written materials, such as notices and warning signs. It carries a serious and formal tone, typically used for admonitions or warnings.

Real-Life Scenarios

「〜べからず」 is frequently seen in notices, warning signs, and regulations. Here are some practical examples:

• 工事こうじ中につき、立ち入たちいるべからず。
• Kouji-chuu ni tsuki, tachiiru bekara zu.
• Construction in progress, do not enter.
  

• 食べ物たべものは粗末そまつにするべからず。
• Tabemono wa somatsu ni suru bekara zu.
• Do not waste food.