Kanji 非: un-, mistake, negative, injustice, non-
Key takeaways
Kanji 非: un-, mistake, negative, injustice, non-. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 非
un-, mistake, negative, injustice, non-
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts two wings facing away from each other in opposite directions. This visual of being back-to-back represents things that are contrary or wrong, leading to meanings like 'non-', 'negative', or 'mistake'. It is commonly used in words like emergency exit (非常口) or right and wrong (是非).
