奇異
Meanings
1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes something that feels unnatural, out of place, or different from the norm in a way that draws attention. Often used for behavior, remarks, or situations that seem unusual or unsettling.
People around him were puzzled by his strange behavior.
The proposal struck me as odd.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を奇異に思うto find something odd or strange
I found his sudden change in attitude strange.
- 奇異な〈物〉a strange, out-of-place thing
There was a strange object placed in that room.
- 奇異の目で見るto look at someone/something with a strange, judging stare
He was being looked at with strange, disapproving stares by those around him.