べく

べく
auxiliary
in order to; so as to; with the aim of
formalgrammatical
1. in order to; so as to; with the aim of
Formal expression attached to the dictionary form of a verb to indicate purpose or intent. The conjunctive form of べし. Common in formal written Japanese including news, business, and formal speech.
問題(もんだい)を解決(かいけつ)すべく、専門家(せんもんか)を招(まね)いた。
They invited an expert in order to resolve the problem.
目標(もくひょう)を達成(たっせい)すべく、毎日(まいにち)努力(どりょく)を続(つづ)けた。
He continued making efforts every day so as to achieve his goal.
より良(よ)いサービスを提供(ていきょう)すべく、全社(ぜんしゃ)一丸(いちがん)となって取(と)り組(く)んでいます。
We are working as a whole company in order to provide better service.

Conjunctive form of べし. Attaches to the dictionary form of verbs.

Common patterns

Register: formal/written only. Not used in casual conversation — use ために or ように in everyday speech.

Similar words

  • ために: in order to — the everyday alternative
  • ように: so that; in order to — used with non-volitional verbs
  • べき: should; ought to (attributive form of べし)
  • べし: should; must (archaic/formal predicative form)

Related Words

Compare: ために (in order to)
Compare: ように (so that)
Compare: べき (should)
Compare: べし (should)
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