JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
非 — un-
- Reading
- ヒ・あら.ず
- Meaning
- un-; mistake; negative; injustice; non-
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
非 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヒ・あら.ず and it means un-; mistake; negative; injustice; non-. 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.
非 appears in everyday japanese words such as 非 (faulty-), 非行 (delinquency) and 非難 (blame).
Japanese words containing 非
Frequently asked questions
What does 非 mean in Japanese?
非 means un-; mistake; negative; injustice; non- in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 非 read?
非 is read ヒ・あら.ず. Reading it inside real words — 非 and 非行 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 非 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 非 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 非 in a word?
A common word containing 非 is 非 (ひ) — "faulty-". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 非 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 非 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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