はず
Meanings
Auxiliary
Usually written in kana
1. should (be); bound (to be); expected (to be); must (be)
Noun
2. nock (of a bow)
3. nock (of an arrow)
4. nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger)
5. wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
Kanji used
should
Pitch accent
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Used in vocabulary (14 in total)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
nock of an arrow; forked tool used for hanging scrolls
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
hemp rope fastened from the bow of a Japanese ship to the tip of the mast
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
nock (of a bow)
nock (of a bow)
pushing up with hands under opponent's armpits; armpit push
Examples (1 in total)
I'm supposed to go to New York next week.