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非
non- · fault · mistake · bad
N3On: ひ
Memory Aid
The kanji 非 looks like two identical shapes facing away from each other, symbolizing disagreement, opposition, or something being 'not' right or 'wrong'.
'HI' — It's NOT a good idea to say 'HI' to everyone you meet. This helps remember 'non-' or 'not'.
Vocabulary
非常口ひじょうぐちemergency exit
非常ひじょうemergency, unusual
非難ひなんcriticism, blame
是非ぜひcertainly, by all means
非公開ひこうかいprivate, not open to the public
Example Sentences
ここが非常口です。
This is the emergency exit.
彼は非常によく頑張った。
He tried extremely hard.
この情報は非公開です。
This information is private.
彼の行動は非難された。
His actions were criticized.