非～
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Prefix attached to nouns or adjectives to indicate negation, opposition, or absence. For example, 『非公式』 (hikoushiki, 'unofficial'), 『非暴力』 (hibouryoku, 'non-violence').
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非～
ひ～
anti~, counter~, an~, non~ (negating prefix)
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'non-' or 'anti-' as a prefix that flips meaning. For example, 『非公式』 (hikoushiki, 'unofficial') means 'not official'. 'Hi-' sounds like 'he' who is against something—'he is anti-'!
Cultural Note
『非～』 (hi～) is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in words like 『非常識』 (hijoushiki, 'uncommon sense / Unreasonable') or 『非公開』 (hikoukai, 'not open to the public'). It conveys negation or opposition in a structured way.
Forms
Base: 非～Prefix attached to nouns or adjectives to indicate negation, opposition, or absence. For example, 『非公式』 (hikoushiki, 'unofficial'), 『非暴力』 (hibouryoku, 'non-violence').