負(ふ)

ふ
noun / prefix
negative (sign), minus
1. negative (mathematical sign), minus
The negative sign (-) in mathematics. Opposite of 正(せい) (positive).
負(ふ)の数(すう)。
A negative number.
正(せい)の符号(ふごう)と負(ふ)の符号(ふごう)を区別(くべつ)する。
Distinguish between positive and negative signs.
負(ふ)の値(あたい)。
A negative value.

負(ふ) indicates something negative, minus, or unfavorable in technical and abstract contexts.

MATHEMATICAL USAGE:

  • 負(ふ)の数(すう): negative number
  • 負(ふ)の値(あたい): negative value
  • 負(ふ)の符号(ふごう): minus sign (-)
  • Opposite: 正(せい) (positive)

EXTENDED USAGE:

  • 負(ふ)の遺産(いさん): negative legacy
  • 負(ふ)の連鎖(れんさ): vicious cycle, negative chain
  • 負(ふ)の影響(えいきょう): negative influence
  • 勝(か)ち負(ま)け: win or lose

OTHER READINGS OF 負(ふ):

The kanji 負(ふ) has multiple readings with different meanings:

  • 負(ま)ける: to lose (a game/competition)
  • 負(お)う: to bear, carry on one's back
  • 負(ま)かす: to defeat

These are all separate dictionary entries.

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