否: the kanji for no; deny
否 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means no; deny. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
否 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
否 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヒ (hi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 否定ひてい · hitei | denial; negation |
| 拒否きょひ · kyohi | refusal |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼はその話を否定した。Kare wa sono hanashi o hitei shita.He denied that story.
- 会社は要求を拒否した。Kaisha wa yōkyū o kyohi shita.The company refused the request.
- 彼女は関係を否定した。Kanojo wa kankei o hitei shita.She denied the relationship.
- 提案は委員会に拒否された。Teian wa iinkai ni kyohi sareta.The proposal was rejected by the committee.
- 彼はその事実を否定できなかった。Kare wa sono jijitsu o hitei dekinakatta.He could not deny that fact.
Questions about 否
How many strokes does 否 have?
否 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 否?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). The kun readings are ina (いな).
What JLPT level is 否?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 否
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.