是非
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 是非
1
Adverb (fukushi)
certainly; without fail
Examples
「キャッチボールしようか」「よし、是非やろう」
"How about playing catch?" "Sure, why not?"
2
Common noun
right and wrong; pros and cons
Kanji in this Word
是
9 strokes
Frequency: 1045
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
just so
this
right
justice
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼ
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
これ
この
ここ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すなお
ただし
つな
ゆき
よし
非
8 strokes
Frequency: 472
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
un-
mistake
negative
injustice
non-
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あら.ず
否
7 strokes
Frequency: 561
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
negate
no
noes
refuse
decline
deny
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いな
いや
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