synonym Comparative
平素
VS
必ず
Differences Between "平素" and "必ず"
Option A
平素
Meaning
ordinarily; usually; habitually; always (in the past)
Reading
へいそ (heiso)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
平素は格別のご高配を賜り、厚く御礼申し上げます。
We sincerely thank you for your continued exceptional patronage.
Option B
必ず
Meaning
surely, always
Reading
かならず (kanarazu)
Syllabus Level
A2
Practical Example
私は必ずに興味があります。
I am interested in surely, always.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(ordinarily; usually; habitually; always (in the past))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 平素: A somewhat formal term, often used in business correspondence or official greetings, meaning 'normally' or 'on a regular basis.' It carries a nuance of gratitude for past ongoing support. 「平素より大変お世話になっております」のように使われることが多い。
- 必ず: Essential structural term in CEFR A2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 平素: A somewhat formal term, often used in business correspondence or official greetings, meaning 'normally' or 'on a regular basis.' It carries a nuance of gratitude for past ongoing support. 「平素より大変お世話になっております」のように使われることが多い。
- 必ず: Essential structural term in CEFR A2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR A2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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