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JLPT N3 Intermediate

必ずしも

Not necessarily or not always; used with negative forms to indicate something is not entirely true.

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Adverb

Not necessarily" / "Not always

Specifies that a general statement, rule, or expectation does not hold true in every single instance.

Example

お金持ち が 必ずしも 幸せ と は 限らない 。

Being rich doesn't necessarily mean you'll be happy.

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必ずしも
かならずしも
Not necessarily or not always; used with negative forms to indicate something is not entirely true.
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