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必
Necessary, Certain
かなら-ず (kanara-zu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 必 appears in extremely common words such as 必要 (necessary), 必死 (desperate), and 必ず (certainly). It conveys certainty or something that cannot be avoided.
Memory Trick
Imagine a TEACHER saying, 'You MUST bring your homework tomorrow.' It is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
Readings
Onyomi: ヒツ (hitsu)
Kunyomi: かなら-ず (kanara-zu)
Example Words
必要
ひつよう (hitsuyou)
Necessary
必ず
かならず (kanarazu)
Certainly
必死
ひっし (hisshi)
Desperate
必勝
ひっしょう (hisshou)
Certain victory
Example Sentence
明日は 必ず 来てください。
あしたは かならず きてください。
ashita wa kanarazu kite kudasai
Please be sure to come tomorrow.