What does 非常 mean?
非常 is a Japanese noun meaning “emergency, extraordinary, unusual” in English. It can also be translated as “extreme” depending on context. It is written as 非常 in kanji, ひじょう in hiragana, and hijou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
非常の場合は警察を呼びなさい。
Call the police in an emergency.
叔母は非常なお金持ちだからといって、それだけ幸せというわけではない。
My aunt is none the happier for her great wealth.