Quick answer
否 is the kanji for "No / Noes / Deny". A common reading is いな (ina). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
No / Noes / Deny
Also : No · Noes · Deny · Negate · Refuse · Decline
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 否 represents 'NEGATE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of negate.
On-reading: ひ — remember this sound by associating it with negate. Kun-reading: いな.
Example Sentences
その申し出を否定するのではなく、理由を説明しました。
そのもうしでをひていするのではなく、りゆうをせつめいしました。
Rather than rejecting the offer outright, I explained my reasons.
その政策については賛否両論が出ている。
そのせいさくについてはさんぴりょうろんがでている。
There are divided opinions for and against that policy.
Vocabulary using 否
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