ought

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɔːt/

Verb

auxiliary

Japanese Meaning

～すべきである（義務・責任を示す） / ～したほうがよい（助言や推奨を示す） / ～する可能性がある（予測や期待を示す）

You ought to finish your homework before you watch TV.

テレビを見る前に宿題を終えるべきだ。

Sense（1）

(auxiliary) Indicating duty or obligation.

I ought to vote in the coming election.

Sense（2）

(auxiliary) Indicating advisability or prudence.

You ought to stand back from the edge of the platform.

Sense（3）

(auxiliary) Indicating desirability.

He ought to read the book; it was very good.

Sense（4）

(auxiliary) Indicating likelihood or probability.

We ought to arrive by noon if we take the motorway.