JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
必 — invariably
- Reading
- ヒツ・かなら.ず
- Meaning
- invariably; certain; inevitable
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
必 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヒツ・かなら.ず and it means invariably; certain; inevitable. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
必 appears in everyday japanese words such as 必修 (required), 必然 (inevitable) and 必死 (inevitable death).
Japanese words containing 必
Frequently asked questions
What does 必 mean in Japanese?
必 means invariably; certain; inevitable in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 必 read?
必 is read ヒツ・かなら.ず. Reading it inside real words — 必修 and 必然 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 必 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 必 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 必 in a word?
A common word containing 必 is 必修 (ひっしゅう) — "required". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 必 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 必 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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