“Always” in Japanese
Short answer
Always in Japanese is “必ず” (kanarazu). Full meaning: always, without exception, necessarily, certainly, without fail, positively, invariably.
Other ways to say “Always” in Japanese
しょっちゅう
shotchuu always, all the time, constantly, frequently, often
常々
tsunezune always, usually
常住
joujuu always, constantly, eternally; constancy, eternity; permanent residence
必ズ
kanarazu always, without exception, necessarily, certainly, without fail, positively, invariably
毎度
maido each time, always, often
常に
tsuneni always, constantly
何時も
itsumo always, all the time, at all times; never; usual, regular, habitual, customary
しよつちゆう
shotchuu always, all the time, constantly, frequently, often
決まって
kimatte always, without fail, invariably, usually, regularly
必ずしも
kanarazushimo (not) always, (not) necessarily, (not) entirely, (not) all
止まない
yamanai always, forever; very, greatly (esp. of hopes and desires)
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