wrong · not

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is ひ, and no kun reading is listed. It has 8 strokes. It appears in words for unofficial status, strong recommendations, and judgments of right or wrong.
• Basic usage: 非公式 is read ひこうしき and 是非 is read ぜひ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 非公式 / 是非
  • 非公式 means unofficial and is read ひこうしき. It describes a proposal or exchange that is unofficial and may still change.
  • これはまだ非公式な案なので、内容が変わる可能性があります。 means “This is still an unofficial proposal, so its contents may change.”
  • 是非 means by all means or right or wrong and is read ぜひ. Depending on context, it expresses a strong recommendation or refers to whether something is right or wrong.
  • 近くへ来たら是非この店に寄ってください。 means “Please be sure to stop by this store if you are nearby.”