Kanji for "Mistake"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "mistake". The most popular choice is shown first.

非

Top pick

un-, mistake, negative, injustice, non-

Reading: hi

8 strokes · mysterious, nature

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Related kanji for "mistake"

誤

mistake

go · mysterious, wisdom

14 strokes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for mistake?

The most common kanji for "mistake" is 非, read as hi. It means un-, mistake, negative. Related kanji: 誤 (mistake).

How many strokes does 非 have?

非 has 8 strokes.