べく
(Beku)
in order to / for the purpose of (literary).
Connection rules
- ＋V dict-form + べく. Irregular: する → すべく (formal) or するべく.
- ＋Literary / formal purpose marker — replaces ために in formal writing.
- ＋The する form is usually すべく (literary contraction) rather than するべく.
Examples
1.
夢を実現すべく、毎日努力している。
Yume o jitsugen su beku, mainichi doryoku shi te iru.
In order to realize my dream, I work hard every day.
「in order to / for the purpose of (literary)」
2.
健康を取り戻すべく、運動を始めた。
Kenkou o torimodosu beku, undou o hajime ta.
In order to regain my health, I started exercising.
「in order to / for the purpose of (literary)」
Practice
In order to pass the exam, he is studying in the library until late every day.
試験に___、彼は毎日遅くまで図書館で勉強している。
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