負(ふ)

ふ
noun / prefix
negative (sign), minus
1. negative (mathematical sign), minus
The negative sign (-) in mathematics. Opposite of 正 (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) means negative in mathematics.

MATH USAGE:

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

RELATED:

  • 負(ま)ける: to lose (different reading)
  • 負(お)う: to bear, carry (different reading)
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