必ずしも

かならずしも
kanarazushimo

not necessarily, not always

AdverbJLPT N3

What does 必ずしも mean?

必ずしも is a Japanese adverb meaning “not necessarily” or “not always” in English. It is written as 必ずしも in kanji, かならずしも in hiragana, and kanarazushimo in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

高い物が必ずしもいい物とは限らない。

Expensive things aren't necessarily good.

彼の意見が必ずしも正しいわけではない。

His opinion isn't always right.

Words sharing kanji with 必ずしも

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