非常
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base noun form. Often used in compounds like 『非常口』 (hijouguchi, 'emergency exit') or as an adjective with 『な』 (na) to describe something as extraordinary or unusual.
Theme
At a community safety meeting, User and their neighbor Ken discuss emergency preparedness and unusual situations in their neighborhood.
非常
ひじょう
emergency / extraordinary / unusual
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a fire alarm going off in an emergency — it's 'very unusual'! 'Very unusual' sounds like 'very' + 'sho' → 『非常』 (hijou, 'emergency / Extraordinary').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『非常口』 (hijouguchi, 'emergency exit') signs are common in public places, and 『非常ベル』 (hijou beru, 'emergency bell') is used in emergencies. The word emphasizes urgency or exceptional situations.
Forms
Base: 非常Base noun form. Often used in compounds like 『非常口』 (hijouguchi, 'emergency exit') or as an adjective with 『な』 (na) to describe something as extraordinary or unusual.