JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
異 — uncommon
- Reading
- イ・こと・こと.なる・け
- Meaning
- uncommon; different; queerness; strangeness; wonderful; curious; unusual
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
異 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is イ・こと・こと.なる・け and it means uncommon; different; queerness; strangeness; wonderful; curious; unusual. 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.
異 appears in everyday japanese words such as 差異 (difference), 異動 (a change) and 異性 (the opposite sex).
Japanese words containing 異
Frequently asked questions
What does 異 mean in Japanese?
異 means uncommon; different; queerness; strangeness; wonderful; curious; unusual in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 異 read?
異 is read イ・こと・こと.なる・け. Reading it inside real words — 差異 and 異動 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 異 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 異 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 異 in a word?
A common word containing 異 is 差異 (さい) — "difference". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 異 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 異 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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