Quick answer
必 is the kanji for "Certain". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is かなら.ず (kanarazu). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Certain
Also : Inevitable
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 必 represents 'INVARIABLY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of invariably.
On-reading: ひつ — remember this sound by associating it with invariably. Kun-reading: かなら.ず.
Example Sentences
何があっても必ず約束の時間に連絡します。
なにがあってもかならずやくそくのじかんにれんらくします。
No matter what happens, I will definitely contact you at the agreed time.
試験に合格するために必死で勉強した。
しけんにごうかくするためにひっしでべんきょうした。
I studied desperately to pass the exam.
Vocabulary using 必
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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