Quick answer
非 is the kanji for "Non-". Its reading is あら.ず (arazu). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Non-
Also : Un- · Negative · Mistake
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 非 represents 'UN-'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of un-.
On-reading: ひ — remember this sound by associating it with un-. Kun-reading: あら.ず.
Example Sentences
非常口がどこにあるか確認しました。
ひじょうぐちがどこにあるかかくにんしました。
I confirmed where the emergency exit is.
非常識な行動は慎んでください。
ひじょうしきなこうどうはつつしんでください。
Please refrain from senseless behavior.
Vocabulary using 非
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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