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What is the Kanji for 'Not'? | 不

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Not', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Not' is 不.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Not

    Reading

    onyomi

    fu

    bu

    Example Word

    不平等: inequality. The Japanese adjectival noun '不平等 (ふびょうどう)' means 'inequality'. It is used to describe a state of unfairness or lack of equality, often in social, economic, or legal contexts. For example: There is inequality in the distribution of wealth「富の分配に不平等がある」(とみのぶんぱいにとみのぶんぱいにふびょうどうがある). The law is unequal「その法律は不平等だ」(そのほうりつはふびょうどうだ). This term can also be used to describe unequal treatment or conditions in various situations, such as in relationships or opportunities.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    61

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cup, Cupfuls

    kanji

    Meaning

    Negate

Words Using

This kanji is used in 45 words:

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What does 不 mean?

不 means 'Not'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

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