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Grammar detail: 〜とは限らない(とはかぎらない)

〜とは限らない(とはかぎらない)  not necessarily ~
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phrase
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とは
かぎ
らない
means
~ is not necessarily the case
The phrase can be any typical plain form expression, such as a plain form verb, a noun, an いい adjective, or a な adjective. A な adjective would usually be followed by だ (instead of な), or could be used as is.
かね
こうふく
幸福
もたらす
かぎ
らない

Money does not always bring happiness.
かぎらない can also be written in kana only, although the kanji form is more common.
すべて
ひと
かしこいかぎらない
Not all men are wise.
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Kanji used in this grammar

ゲン   かぎ to limit, restrict   
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キン   コン   かね gold; money   
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コウ   さち    しあわ    さいわ happiness   
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フク    fortune, blessing   
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ジン   ニン   ひと person   
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