JLPT N1
～てしかるべき
it is only natural that ~; ~ is to be expected; should rightfully ~
Structure / Usage
Verb (て-form) + しかるべき
Example Sentences
これだけの成果を上げたのだから、評価されてしかるべきだ。
Having achieved this much, it's only natural that it should be recognized.
法律を破った者は罰せられてしかるべきだ。
Those who break the law should rightfully be punished.
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