Describes something peculiar, unusual, or out of the ordinary. Often used for appearances, behavior, or situations that seem weird or unexpected.
Everyone was surprised by his strange behavior.
The painting is done in odd colors.
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 奇 (ki, 'strange') and 態 (tai, 'appearance' or 'state'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'odd appearance'.