English–Japanese
“always” in Japanese
How to say “always” in Japanese
“Always” in Japanese is 必ず (kanarazu).
Presents something as sure to happen or be done without fail, whether it refers to a repeated action or a single expected result.
Example sentences with 必ず
学校へ行く前に必ず手を洗います。gak kō e i ku mae ni kanara zu te o ara i ma su
I always wash my hands before going to school.
大切な書類は、送る前に必ず確認します。tai setsu na sho rui wa oku ru mae ni kanara zu kaku nin shi ma su
I always check important documents before sending them.
Tips for using 必ず
- 必ずしも (kanarazushimo) usually appears with a negative expression and means "not necessarily," unlike 必ず (kanarazu), which expresses certainty.
Other Japanese words for “always”
いつも朝ご飯を食べます。i tsu mo asa go han o ta be ma su
I always eat breakfast.
私たちは常に前向きです。watashi ta chi wa tsune ni mae mu ki de su
We are always positive.