奇
Kanji · N1
奇 / strange
Kanji for strange, strangeness, or curiosity.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | く.しき、あや.しい、くし、めずら.しい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
奇 carries the meaning strange, strangeness, or curiosity.
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Common compounds with 奇
奇襲きしゅうsurprise attack
奇数きすうodd number
好奇心こうきしんcuriosity / inquisitiveness
奇跡きせきmiracle / wonder / marvel
奇妙きみょうstrange / odd / peculiar
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