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VocabJLPT N3

un-

Prefix

Definitions

1. un-
2. non-

A common prefix attached to nouns and adjectives to express negation or the absence of something, similar to the English prefixes "un-" or "dis-." For example, it can turn a word meaning possible into one meaning impossible.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said flat out, "I'm not satisfied with these results."

Sentence 2

That excuse is so forced it's actually suspicious!

Sentence 3

If submitting the documents isn't necessary, can I stop preparing them?

Sentence 4

She said, "I'm scared — please stay with me."

Sentence 5

Doesn't this sentence sound a bit unnatural in Japanese?