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What is the Kanji for 'Mistake' and 'Negative'? | 非

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Mistake' and 'Negative', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Mistake' and 'Negative' is 非.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mistake, Negative

    Reading

    kunyomiあら

    ara

    onyomi

    hi

    Example Word

    非常口: emergency exit. The Japanese noun '非常口 (ひじょうぐち)' means 'emergency exit.' This word is used to refer to the designated exit in buildings, vehicles, or other spaces that is used for evacuation during emergencies such as fires or other hazardous situations. 非常口 is often marked with signs and lighting to ensure visibility even in low-light conditions. Example: Please use the emergency exit in case of fire 「火事の時は非常口を使ってください」 (かじのときはひじょうぐちをつかってください). The emergency exit is on the left side of the building 「非常口は建物の左側にあります」 (ひじょうぐちはたてもののひだりがわにあります).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    320

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 6 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sin, Guilt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Actor, Haiku

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fellow, Comrade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Repudiate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Door, Front door

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

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What does 非 mean?

非 means 'Mistake' and 'Negative'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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