- 必ず — surely / without fail
- 必要 — necessary
- 必死 — desperate / frantic
- 必然 — inevitable
- 必見 — must-see
- 必勝 — certain victory
必 originally depicts clenching something tightly, symbolizing inevitability or certainty. It appears in words that express necessity, absolute conditions, or things bound to occur.
明日は 必ず 来てください。
Please make sure to come tomorrow.
成功には 努力が 必要です。
Effort is necessary for success.