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怪奇現象 (kaikigenshou) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Apparently strange phenomena often occur in this house.
He likes TV shows that investigate paranormal events.
Kanji 怪 suspicious, mystery, apparition 奇 strange, strangeness, curiosity 現 present, existing, actual 象 elephant, pattern after, imitate Related words 超ちょう 常じょう 現げん 象しょう 超常現象 is a broader term for paranormal phenomena, including psychic powers and UFOs, while 怪奇現象 emphasizes eerie, ghostly, or haunting events.
心しん 霊れい 現げん 象しょう 心霊現象 specifically refers to spiritual or psychic phenomena, often involving mediums or spirits, whereas 怪奇現象 is more about strange and frightening occurrences.
Etymology Compound of 怪奇 (mysterious, bizarre) and 現象 (phenomenon). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows standard Sino-Japanese compounding patterns.
