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非

非 — un-, mistake, negative

Learn the correct stroke order for 非 (un-), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 58 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヒhi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あら.ずarazu
Strokes8
Radical非
Frequency#472
Meaningsun-, mistake, negative, injustice, non-

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

是非ぜひcertainly; without failadverb
非難ひなんcriticism; blame; censurenoun
非行ひこうdelinquency; misconductnoun
非常ひじょうemergencynoun
非礼ひれいimpolitenessna-adjective
非ひfault; error; mistakenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 非 (un-) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 非.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 非 is #472, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

是非ぜひ — certainly; without fail
非難ひなん — criticism; blame; censure
非行ひこう — delinquency; misconduct

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 非 have?

The kanji 非 (un-) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 非?

非 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 非 mean?

非 means: un-, mistake, negative, injustice, non-. On'yomi readings: ヒ. Kun'yomi readings: あら.ず.

What JLPT level is 非?

非 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.