不
Kanji · N4
不 / negative
Kanji for negative, non-, or bad.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | フ、ブ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
不 carries the meaning negative, non-, or bad.
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Common compounds with 不
消化不良しょうかふりょうindigestion / dyspepsia
不孝者ふこうものunfilial son / undutiful son / thankless son
不燃ゴミふねんごみnon-combustible waste / non-burnable rubbish
不明瞭ふめいりょうunclear / indistinct / obscure
不貞ふていunfaithfulness / infidelity / unchastity
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