Meaning of 必ずしも in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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必ずしもJLPT 3
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Kana Readingかならずしも
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Romajikanarazushimo
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- (not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) all; (not) entirely
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Example Sentences
必ずしも, かならずしも used in context
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It isn't always easy to know a good book from a bad one.
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Theory and practice do not necessarily go together.
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Theory and practice do not necessarily go together.
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利益追求に必死のブローカーは、必ずしもルールブックにのっとっているとは限らないのです。
Brokers struggling to make a profit don't always play by the book.
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The end does not necessarily justify the means.
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Fame is not always an accompaniment of success.
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