Quick answer
必 is the kanji for "Certain". A common reading is かなら.ず (kanarazu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Certain
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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.
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.
Vocabulary using 必
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