否定
ひてい
hitei
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
否定 (ひてい (hitei)) means "Denial". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Denial
Also : Negation · Disavowal · Repudiation
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Example Sentences
彼は事実を否定した。
かれはじじつをひていした。
He denied the facts.
否定的な発言ばかりしてはいけない。
ひていてきなはつげんばかりしてはいけない。
You should not only make negative statements.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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