異い象しょういしょうじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounstrange phenomenon; visionRefers to an unusual, often supernatural or ominous sight or occurrence. Can be used in religious or literary contexts for a visionary experience.夜よ空ぞらに異い象しょうが現あらわれたと村むら人びとが騒さわいだ。The villagers were agitated, saying a strange phenomenon appeared in the night sky.