This is the kanji for surely, be sure to, without fail.

on readings:
  • hitsu
kun readings:
  • kanara
examples:
hisshi certain death, desperation
hisshi inevitable
hisshō sure victory
hitsudoku required reading
hitsuyō necessary, requisite
kanarazu be sure to
ずしも ... ない kanarazu shimo ... nai not necessarily

links:
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Last Alteration Performed: 4 July 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.