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否
On'yomi
ヒ
HI
Kun'yomi
いな・いや
ina / iya
negate · no · noes · refuse · decline · deny
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Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of not and mouth. Mouth saying not.
Symbolism
Denial, refusal, pros and cons. Represents denial.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Beauty of snowy scenery
Component Breakdown
否=
不口
不 + mouth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 否
拒否きょひveto
否定ひていdenial
成否せいひoutcome
可否かひpropriety
諾否だくひyes or no
Four-Character Compounds
賛否両論
さんぴりょうろん
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception
運否天賦
うんぷてんぷ
trusting to chance; trusting to Providence
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 否 mean in Japanese?
否 means negate, no, noes, refuse, decline, deny.
How do you read 否?
On'yomi: ヒ (HI). Kun'yomi: いな、いや (ina, iya).
How many strokes does 否 have?
否 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 否 a good kanji for a tattoo?
否 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means negate, no, noes, refuse, decline, deny. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.