必ずしも

かならずしも
JLPT:N3
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1An adverb meaning 'not always' or 'not necessarily,' typically paired with a negative predicate — used in the pattern 「必ずしも〜ない」.

Adverb

Examples

高いものが必ずしも良いとは限らない。

Expensive things are not necessarily good.

彼の話は必ずしも事実とは言えない。

His story cannot necessarily be said to be true.

お金があれば必ずしも幸せだとは限らない。

Having money doesn't necessarily mean you're happy.