noun
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.
採決の結果は可が10票、否が5票だった。
The result of the vote was 10 ayes and 5 noes.
彼はその提案に否と答えた。
He answered no to the proposal.