必ずしも
かならずしも
kanarazushimo
nounVocabularyLevel 33 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

必ずしも (かならずしも (kanarazushimo)) means "(not) always". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

(not) always

Also : (not) all · (not) entirely · (not) necessarily · with neg. sentence

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 必ずしも (かならずしも) means '(not) always'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of (not) always.

Example Sentences

私は必ずしもが好きです。

わたしはかならずしもがすきです。

I like (not) always.

必ずしも高いものがいいとは限らない。

かならずしもたかいものがいいとはかぎらない。

Expensive things are not always good.

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