必ずしも (Kanarazushimo) is a Japanese adverb meaning “(not) always, (not) necessarily, (not) entirely, (not) all”.
Meanings
- adverb(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) allwith neg. sentence
Examples
石炭は必ずしも黒くない。
Coal is not always black.
山は必ずしも緑ではない。
Mountains are not necessarily green.
必ずしも行く必要はないよ。
You do not necessarily have to go there yourself.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).