
否 - Negate
In ancient China, people would shake their heads to Negate a request—so imagine a stern figure saying 'no' with a Mouth, Entrance, while holding up the primitive Not hand-sign in front. The clash of gesture and voice locks in the sense of refusal.
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否 - Negate
Index # 1040
Grade 6
7 strokes
JLPT Level : N3
Readings : ヒ, いな