B1 adjective Formal

必然的

/hitsɯzenteki/

Describes something that is unavoidable, certain to happen, or logically necessary as a result of certain conditions.

Examples

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1

それは必然的な結果だった。

It was an inevitable result.

2

科学の発展は必然的な流れだ。

The development of science is an inevitable trend.

3

失敗は必然的に成功への糧となる。

Failure inevitably becomes nourishment for success.

Word Family

Noun
必然性
Adverb
必然的に
Adjective
必然的
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Memory Tip

Hitsuzen sounds like 'Heat Soon' - if you touch fire, it is inevitable you will get burned.

Quick Quiz

努力を怠れば、( )に成績は下がる。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 必然的

Examples

1

それは必然的な結果だった。

formal

It was an inevitable result.

2

科学の発展は必然的な流れだ。

academic

The development of science is an inevitable trend.

3

失敗は必然的に成功への糧となる。

everyday

Failure inevitably becomes nourishment for success.

4

人口が減れば、必然的に労働力も減る。

academic

If the population decreases, the labor force inevitably decreases too.

5

そうなるのは必然的だよ。

informal

It's inevitable that it would turn out that way.

Word Family

Noun
必然性
Adverb
必然的に
Adjective
必然的

Common Collocations

必然的な結果 inevitable result
必然的に起こる to happen inevitably
歴史的必然 historical inevitability
論理的必然 logical necessity
必然性を欠く to lack necessity

Common Phrases

偶然ではなく必然

not by chance, but by necessity

必然の帰結

inevitable conclusion

Often Confused With

必然的 vs 絶対的

Zettaiteki means absolute/unconditional, while Hitsuzenteki means inevitable based on cause and effect.

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Usage Notes

Used to describe logical outcomes in essays and scientific discussions.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using it for things that are just 'likely'; it must be 'certain' or 'unavoidable'.

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Memory Tip

Hitsuzen sounds like 'Heat Soon' - if you touch fire, it is inevitable you will get burned.

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Word Origin

From 'Hitsu' (certain/must) and 'Zen' (natural/so).

Grammar Patterns

必然的に〜となる 必然的な〜

Quick Quiz

努力を怠れば、( )に成績は下がる。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 必然的

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