異変
Meanings
1
unusual event; abnormal occurrence; anomaly
Refers to something out of the ordinary, often with a negative or alarming connotation. Can range from a strange phenomenon to a serious accident or disaster. Common in news reports and formal descriptions.
An unusual incident occurred in front of the station last night.
If you notice something abnormal with your body, please go to the hospital immediately.
Unusual weather phenomena are being reported around the world.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に異変が起きるan unusual/alarming event occurs in a place
It seems something unusual is happening near the mountain's summit.
- 異変に気づくto notice something is wrong or unusual
The nurse immediately noticed something abnormal about the patient.
- 〈物〉に異変が生じるan anomaly develops in something
An anomaly developed in the engine, and the car stopped.
- 体に異変を感じるto sense that something is wrong with one's body
She sensed something was wrong with her body and went to the hospital.