Translation of Japanese word "必ずしも" to English
必ずしも
かならずしも
[kanarazu-shimo]
IPA: /kanarazuʃimo/
Meaning
phrasePossibly, but not absolutely or certainly.
How to use
必ずしも (kanarazushimo) — 'not necessarily (used with negatives)'. 必ずしも〜ではない — not necessarily ~. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
not necessarily
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 必ずしも
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かならずしも
Romaji Transcription: kanarazu-shimo
Example Sentences
必ずしもそうではありません。
かならずしもそうではありません
It's not necessarily so.
必ずしも正しいとは限りません。
かならずしもただしいとはかぎりません
It's not necessarily correct.
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Common phrases
- 必ずしも〜ではない— not necessarily ~
- 必ずしもそうではありません。— It's not necessarily so.
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Frequency rank: #291 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "必ずしも" mean?▼
The Japanese word "必ずしも" means "not necessarily" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "必ずしも"?▼
The word "必ずしも" is read as "かならずしも" (kanarazu-shimo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see a usage guide or example with "必ずしも"?▼
Yes, here is a practical context/example: "必ずしもそうではありません。".
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