A formal or literary noun meaning 'no' or 'a negative answer'. Often used in contrast with 可 (yes) in formal contexts such as voting or decision-making.
The result of the vote was 10 ayes and 5 noes.
He answered no to the proposal.
It's still unclear whether or not he is telling the truth.
His idea is interesting—no, it's revolutionary.
否 (ひ) is a noun meaning 'no/a negative answer', while 非 (ひ) is a prefix/noun meaning 'wrong, fault, or not-' and the two are easily mixed up because they share the reading ひ.
denial; negation; repudiation · negation (logic) · NOT operation (computing)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
approval and disapproval; pros and cons; for and against
denial; negation; repudiation
rejection; voting down; negation
safety; well-being
propriety; rightness; advisability · pros and cons; ayes and noes
pass or fail; result (of an exam/selection)
success or failure; outcome; result
The kanji 否 is composed of 不 (not) and 口 (mouth), suggesting a negative verbal response. The reading ひ is the native Japanese kun'yomi.
approval or disapproval; admission or denial
existence or nonexistence; life or death
propriety; right or wrong; justice
right and wrong; correctness
propriety; suitability; fitness
condition of health; state of health
bad fortune; misfortune
truth or falsehood; whether true or false
adoption or rejection; acceptance or refusal
truth or falsehood; true or false
the good and bad; right and wrong
good or bad; quality; merits and demerits
necessity or lack thereof; whether something is needed
approval and disapproval; permission and refusal
consent or refusal; yes or no; acceptance or rejection