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非
非 (readings: ひ; Japanese kanji) means “non- / not”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 非常 (emergency).
What does 非 mean?
| Kanji | 非 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | non- / not |
| Readings | ひ |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 非
非 is read ひ depending on the word.
Example words with 非
| Example | 非常 (emergency) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14