変わった
Meanings
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noun-modifying (irregular)
Describes something that deviates from the norm in a noticeable way; can range from mildly different to genuinely odd. Often used for people, behavior, ideas, or situations.
See also: 変わる (かわる)
He has unusual hobbies.
Nothing out of the ordinary happened today.
Usage patterns
- 変わった〈人〉an eccentric or unusual person
He's a bit of an odd person, but very kind.
- 変わった〈物〉an unusual thing (name, taste, hobby, etc.)
This shop sells lots of unusual things.
- 変わった〈事〉something unusual happening
Has anything unusual happened recently?
Expressions
- 一風も二風も変わったrather eccentric; more than a little unconventional; quite out of the ordinary
- 二風も三風も変わったvery eccentric; thoroughly unconventional