必ず

かならず

Certainly, always, without fail

N4adverb·kanarazu

How to remember it

The kanji 必 means "must/inevitable" — what must happen surely will.

Example sentences

  • 必ず時間通りに来てください。

    かならずじかんどおりにきてください。

    Please come exactly on time.

  • 彼は必ず約束を守る。

    かれはかならずやくそくをまもる。

    He always keeps his promises.

Usage

Strong adverb for obligations and certainties; common with 〜てください requests.

Related words

絶対に必ずしも必要必勝

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