JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
否 — negate
- Reading
- ヒ・いな・いや
- Meaning
- negate; no; noes; refuse; decline; deny
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
否 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・いな・いや and it means negate; no; noes; refuse; decline; deny. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
否 appears in everyday japanese words such as 否 (no), 否 (no) and 否決 (rejection).
Japanese words containing 否
Frequently asked questions
What does 否 mean in Japanese?
否 means negate; no; noes; refuse; decline; deny in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 否 read?
否 is read ヒ・いな・いや. Reading it inside real words — 否 and 否 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 否 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 否 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 否 in a word?
A common word containing 否 is 否 (いいえ) — "no". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 否 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 否 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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