English–Japanese
“something unusual” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiihen
Example
町で異変が起きています。machi de i hen ga o ki te i ma su
Something unusual is happening in town.
How to say “something unusual” in Japanese
“Something unusual” in Japanese is 異変 (ihen).
Describes a noticeable departure from the normal state, often signaling that something has gone wrong or changed unexpectedly.
Example sentences with 異変
夜中に、部屋の中で異変を感じました。yo naka ni heya no naka de i hen o kan ji ma shi ta
Late at night, I sensed something unusual in the room.
Tips for using 異変
- In conversational Japanese, 異変 (ihen) usually suggests a worrying or undesirable departure from normal conditions, so it is stronger than a neutral change.