非: the kanji for non-; wrong
非 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means non-; wrong. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
非 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
非 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 1 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヒ (hi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 非常ひじょう · hijō | emergency; extraordinary |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 非常口はあちらです。Hijōguchi wa achira desu.The emergency exit is over there.
- 非常に良い結果が出ました。Hijō ni yoi kekka ga demashita.Extremely good results came out.
- 非常時のために水を備えている。Hijōji no tame ni mizu o sonaete iru.I keep water on hand for emergencies.
- 非常に忙しい一日でした。Hijō ni isogashii ichinichi deshita.It was an extremely busy day.
- 非常階段の場所を確認した。Hijō kaidan no basho o kakunin shita.I checked the location of the emergency stairs.
Questions about 非
How many strokes does 非 have?
非 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 非?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). 非 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 非?
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.
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Qualities and conditions
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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 非
- 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.