adverb

With neg. sentence.
  1. (not) always, (not) necessarily, (not) entirely, (not) all.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
必ずしも かならずしも

Contained Kanji Breakdown

invariably, certain, inevitable
ヒツ かなら.ず (4th, N3)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)