必ず
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Base form as an adverb. Used to express certainty or inevitability; often modifies verbs to indicate that something will definitely happen.
Theme

Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing their upcoming hiking trip and safety preparations.

必ず

かならず

surely, certainly

Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors

Memory Hook

Think of 'kanarazu' as 'can always' — if you 'can always' do something, it's 'surely' going to happen. 'Can always' → 必ず (kanarazu, 'surely').

Cultural Note

『必ず』 (kanarazu, 'surely') is often used in promises, instructions, or strong assertions in Japanese. It implies certainty and is common in everyday speech, business contexts, and written notices to emphasize reliability.

Forms

Base: 必ずBase form as an adverb. Used to express certainty or inevitability; often modifies verbs to indicate that something will definitely happen.