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N1
〜てしかるべきだ
Meaning
Expresses the judgment that doing so is only proper and appropriate. A formal expression stating that, by reason, things ought to be that way. 「しかるべき」 is written 「然るべき」.
Examples
- これだけ貢献したのだから、評価されてしかるべきだ。 Given this much contribution, it deserves to be recognized.
- 利用者の意見は、もっと尊重されて然るべきだ。 The opinions of users should be given more respect.