Kanji for "Strange"

5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "strange". The most popular choice is shown first.

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unusual, change, strange

Reading: hen

9 strokes · mysterious, dynamic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for strange?

The most common kanji for "strange" is 変, read as hen. It means unusual, change, strange. Related kanji: 妙 (strange), 珍 (strange), 奇 (strange), 乙 (strange).

How many strokes does 変 have?

変 has 9 strokes.