Strange in Japanese

"strange" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

妙

myo

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "strange". The most common choice is shown first.

奇

Top pick

strange, strangeness, curiosity

Reading: ki

8 strokes · mysterious

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Where it comes from

Composed of big and can. Greatly changed.

What it carries

Strange, miracle, rare. Represents unusualness.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for strange?

The most common kanji for "strange" is 奇, read as ki. It means strange, strangeness, curiosity. Related kanji: 妙 (strange), 変 (strange), 珍 (strange), 乙 (strange).

How many strokes does 奇 have?

奇 has 8 strokes.