Kanji

What does the kanji 異 mean?

異 means different, unusual; strange. On'yomi イ. Kun'yomi こと、こと.なる、け.

Quick facts
On'yomi	イ
Kun'yomi	こと、こと.なる、け
Strokes	11
Main radical	田
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

異On'yomi イKun'yomi こと、こと.なる、け

N1 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes

different, unusual; strange

Memory hook

On the field (田) something odd, lifted in two hands to look at — DIFFERENT, STRANGE.

Main radical

田rice field 5 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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Common words

異常いじょうabnormal, unusual
異論いろんobjection, dissenting opinion
驚異きょういwonder, marvel, astonishment
異なることなるto differ, be different

More words with this kanji

異動いどうpersonnel transfer, reassignment
異いdifference; objection, dissent
異性いせいthe opposite sex
異議いぎobjection, protest
異見いけんdissenting opinion, objection; admonition

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