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

非

Meaning

Mistake, Negative

Reading

kunyomiあら

ara

onyomiひ

Example Word

非難: blame or criticism. The Japanese verbal noun '非難 (ひなん)' primarily means 'criticism' or 'blame'. It refers to the act of expressing disapproval or holding someone accountable for their actions. This word is often used in contexts where someone is being criticized for wrongdoing or mistakes. For example: The politician faced severe criticism「その政治家は激しい非難にさらされた」(そのせいじかははげしいひなんにさらされた). She blamed him for the failure「彼女は失敗を彼の非難にした」(かのじょはしっぱいをかれのひなんにした). Note that '非難' can carry a strong connotation, implying a serious accusation or condemnation.

Radical

非

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

320

Handwriting

非 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 6 other kanji:

kanji

悲

Meaning

Sad

kanji

罪

Meaning

Sin, Guilt

kanji

俳

Meaning

Actor, Haiku

kanji

輩

Meaning

Fellow, Comrade

kanji

排

Meaning

Exclude, Repudiate

kanji

扉

Meaning

Door, Front door

Words Using 非

This kanji is used in 7 words:

word

非常

Meaning

Emergency

word

非

Meaning

Non

word

非常に

Meaning

Very

word

是非

Meaning

Certainly

word

非難

Meaning

Blame, Criticism

word

非常識

Meaning

Unreasonable

word

非常口

Meaning

Emergency exit

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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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