怪
Kanji · N1
怪 / suspicious
Kanji for suspicious, mystery, or apparition.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カイ、ケ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あや.しい、あや.しむ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
怪 carries the meaning suspicious, mystery, or apparition.
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Common compounds with 怪
怪事件かいじけんmystery case
怪獣かいじゅうmonster
怪物かいぶつmonster
怪しいあやしいsuspicious / dubious / questionable
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