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筈: should be

should be; arrow notch
12 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 3 words here

Readings

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はず・やはず

As 'ought to be' it is nearly always written in kana (はず); the kanji shows up mainly in 手筈 and 矢筈.

Key words

筈はずshould be; expected
手筈てはずarrangements; plan
矢筈やはずarrow notch

Example sentences

He should already be home by now.

All the arrangements for the meeting are in place.

I set the arrow's notch on the string and quietly drew the bow.

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