すべく

expression, conjunction

in order to do; for the purpose of doing

Formal/literary purpose expression, equivalent to するために. Attaches to the dictionary form of verbs. Often used in written or formal speech.

See also: べく

• 目もく標ひょうを達たっ成せいすべく、毎まい日にち努ど力りょくしている。

  I work hard every day in order to achieve my goal.

expression, conjunction

must; should

Formal/literary obligation expression, equivalent to しなければならない. Attaches to the dictionary form of verbs. Often used in written or formal speech.

See also: べく

• 規き則そくを守まもるべく、注ちゅう意い事じ項こうをよく読よんでください。

  You must follow the rules, so please read the precautions carefully.