必: the kanji for certainly; must
必 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means certainly; must. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
必 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
必 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヒツ (hitsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 必要ひつよう · hitsuyō | necessary |
| 必死ひっし · hisshi | desperate |
かならず (kanarazu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 必ずかならず · kanarazu | certainly; without fail |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この仕事にはパソコンが必要です。Kono shigoto ni wa pasokon ga hitsuyō desu.A computer is necessary for this job.
- 彼は必死に働いた。Kare wa hisshi ni hataraita.He worked desperately.
- 約束は必ず守ります。Yakusoku wa kanarazu mamorimasu.I will always keep my promise.
- この書類には署名が必要です。Kono shorui ni wa shomei ga hitsuyō desu.This document requires a signature.
- 必ず時間通りに来てください。Kanarazu jikandōri ni kite kudasai.Please come on time without fail.
Questions about 必
How many strokes does 必 have?
必 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 必?
The on readings are hitsu (ヒツ). The kun readings are kanarazu (かならず).
What JLPT level is 必?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 必
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.