Meaning of べ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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べ, ぺ, べえ
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Romajibe, pe, bē
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- auxiliary
- Meaning
- word used at sentence-end (like a particle) to indicate speculation, volition or invitation
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- Parts of speech
- suffix
- Meaning
- familiar suffix used after a personal name
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Example Sentences
べ, ぺ, べえ used in context
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魔王は言った。「俺が負けるわっきゃねーべ。審判は皆地獄にいるのだ」。
How can I lose? answered Satan. "All the umpires are down here in Hell."
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ふははは！やっとこの課題も終ったぜ！さぁ次の課題でもやるべぇか。
Ha - this work finished! Let's go to next stage!
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But Dad won't like it.
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オラ気分が良くなったで。でもよ、おとうさんに滅茶苦茶怒られちまうと思うべさ。
I feel a lot better now, but I know Dad's going to be real upset.
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