should

するべきだ、したほうがいい

何かをするのがよい考え、または正しい行動だと伝える。

やさしい英語で： Used to say that doing something is a good idea or the right thing to do.

• You should get some sleep.
• Should we ask someone for help?
• I should have studied harder for the test.

使い方： should + base verb (You should drink some water.); should have + past participle (I should have brought a coat.)

類義語： ought to

よく使う表現： should rest, should try something, should see someone, should visit someone

するべきだ、することになっている

特に規則や説明で、人が何をするべきかを示す。

やさしい英語で： Used to tell people what they are expected to do, especially in rules or instructions.

• Staff should wear their name badges.
• Applications should arrive before the deadline.
• You should not leave this door open.

使い方： should + base verb (Visitors should sign in at reception.); should be + past participle (Forms should be returned by Friday.)

類義語： ought to, be expected to

よく使う表現： should submit something, should wear something, should report something