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N4 · 8 strokes · — · Irodori #640 · Pre-Intermediate L18
非
injustice, mistake, negative, non-, un-
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ヒ
- Kun’yomi
- あら・ず
Example words
非常口
ひじょうぐち
emergency exit
非
あら・ず
injustice
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 8-stroke character meaning "injustice" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "injustice" (非) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
非常に (ひじょうに) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 非常に (ひじょうに) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: あら・ず — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ヒ — common in compound words (熟語).