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GrammarJLPT N3

should not

Expression

Definitions

1. should not

This grammatical expression is used to say that one should not do something, or that something is not the kind of thing to be done. It conveys a sense of moral or social judgment, often used to gently scold or advise, as in "you shouldn't treat people that way."

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Telling someone to "just shut up" is not okay.

Sentence 2

You really shouldn't say something that sarcastic right now — it's killing the mood!

Sentence 3

As a company, we should not be reprimanding staff in front of clients.

Sentence 4

"You shouldn't use what's right as a weapon to beat people with," he said.

Sentence 5

You really shouldn't send that email while you're this emotional — sleep on it first!