JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
奇 — strange
- Reading
- キ・く.しき・あや.しい・くし・めずら.しい
- Meaning
- strange; strangeness; curiosity
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
奇 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・く.しき・あや.しい・くし・めずら.しい and it means strange; strangeness; curiosity. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
奇 appears in everyday japanese words such as 奇数 (odd number), 奇麗 (pretty) and 奇妙 (strange).
Japanese words containing 奇
Frequently asked questions
What does 奇 mean in Japanese?
奇 means strange; strangeness; curiosity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 奇 read?
奇 is read キ・く.しき・あや.しい・くし・めずら.しい. Reading it inside real words — 奇数 and 奇麗 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 奇 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 奇 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 奇 in a word?
A common word containing 奇 is 奇数 (きすう) — "odd number". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 奇 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 奇 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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