Auxiliary (usually used in formal writing and formal speech) (Advanced ㊤ 32)
The verb modification form of the auxiliary bekida, which is used to indicate a purpose or aim.
Equivalent: In order to; to; for the purpose of; for; so that ~ (can)
| Vinformal nonpast | べく | Exception: する→{す/する}べく |
| 話すべく | In order to talk (to someone) | |
| 勉強す(る) べく | In order to study |
