Japanese Conversation · Level 93
60 words
Japanese word
奇妙
Pronunciation
Romajikimyō
Meaning
- na-adjectivestrange
Example
その話は奇妙です。so no hanashi wa ki myō de su
That story is strange.
More examples
彼の説明を奇妙に感じました。kare no setsu mei o ki myō ni kan ji ma shi ta
I found his explanation strange.
Core concept
It marks a mismatch between what is expected and what is observed, giving the subject an unusual or puzzling character.
Common phrases
奇妙な感じki myō na kan ji
strange feeling
奇妙に感じるki myō ni kan ji ru
find strange
Similar words
変hen: Describes something that feels unusual, out of place, or not quite right.
不思議fushigi: Describes something that cannot be easily understood or explained.
風変わりfūgawari: Describes a person or thing with an unconventional and distinctive character.
Definition in Japanese
予想や常識から外れていて、変に感じられるさま。yo sō ya jō shiki ka ra hazu re te i te hen ni kan ji ra re ru sa ma
Word origin
In 奇妙 (kimyō), 奇 (ki, "unusual") and 妙 (myō, "fine or marvelous") combine to express an unusual quality that attracts attention.
Usage tips
- The phrase 奇妙な冒険 (kimyō na bōken) appears in the Japanese title of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, giving 奇妙 (kimyō) a memorable link to a franchise known to English-speaking audiences.