必 Kanji – invariably
The Japanese kanji 必 can mean invariably, certain, inevitable.
Meaning and Readings
How is 必 read?
必 has the onyomi reading ヒツ and the kunyomi reading かならず.
In romaji, these readings can be written as hitsu, kanarazu.
Common Japanese Words Using 必
These common Japanese words contain 必. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 必ず （かならず） — always, without exception, necessarily, certainly, without fail, positively, invariably
- 必ずしも（かならずしも） — (not) always, (not) necessarily, (not) entirely, (not) all
- 必携（ひっけい） — indispensable, essential, must-have
- 必見（ひっけん） — must-see, not-to-be-missed
- 必需（ひつじゅ） — necessary
- 必需品（ひつじゅひん） — necessities, necessary article, requisite, essentials
- 必修（ひっしゅう） — required (subject)
- 必勝（ひっしょう） — certain victory
- 必須（ひっす） — indispensable, essential, requisite, required, compulsory, necessary
- 必然（ひつぜん） — inevitable, necessary, certain, sure