非常
ひじょう
hijou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
非常 (ひじょう (hijou)) means "Unusual". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Unusual
Also : Extraordinary · Emergency
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Example Sentences
非常の場合には119番に電話する。
ひじょうのばあいにはひゃくじゅうきゅうばんにでんわする。
In an emergency, call 119.
非常に難しい問題が起きた。
ひじょうにむずかしいもんだいがおきた。
An extremely difficult problem arose.
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 Jun 17, 2026
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