必(かなら)ず

かならず

adverb

certainly; surely; without fail; always

1. certainly, surely, definitely

Expresses strong certainty that something will happen.

I will definitely succeed.

Expressing determination

If you make an effort, you will surely be rewarded.

必(かなら)ず勝(か)つ。

I will definitely win.

It's not necessarily correct.

2. without fail, always

Indicates that something happens every time without exception.

Please come tomorrow without fail.

Strong request

He always keeps his promises.

Describing consistent behavior

I always lock up before going out.

Make sure to contact me, okay?

I always read the newspaper in the morning.

I always wash my hands before meals.

必(かなら)ず is an adverb expressing certainty or 'without exception.'

Position: Usually appears before the verb, often near the beginning of the clause.

Modifies: Verbs (both actions and states)

[Register: Neutral]

Similar adverbs:

必(かなら)ず vs. きっと: Both express certainty. 必(かなら)ず emphasizes 'without fail' (100% certainty); きっと expresses confident expectation (high probability but not absolute).
必(かなら)ず vs. 絶対(ぜったい)(に): 絶対(ぜったい)に is more emphatic and casual; 必(かなら)ず is more neutral.
必(かなら)ず vs. いつも: いつも simply means 'always'; 必(かなら)ず adds emphasis on 'without exception.'

Note: Often used in instructions, promises, and warnings to emphasize importance.

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