What does the kanji 不 mean?

The kanji 不 (fu) means "negative, non-, bad". It is a JLPT N4 character.

"fu" is written with the kanji 不, meaning "negative, non-, bad". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ふ (fu), ぶ (bu). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 不?

Write 不 ("negative") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 不?

不 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) ふ (fu), ぶ (bu).

不“negative” Kanjifu

JLPT N4

How to write 不

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

negative, non-, bad

Onyomi (音読み)

ふ fu
ぶ bu

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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不“negative” Kanjifu

How to write 不

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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