奇
く.しき
kushiki
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
奇 is the kanji for "Strange". The most common reading is く.しき (kushiki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Strange
Also : Curiosity · Strangeness
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Readings
kunく.しき/ kushikikunあや.しい/ ayashiikunくし/ kushikunめずら.しい/ mezurashiionき/ ki
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
大可
Example Sentences
彼の行動は奇妙に見える。
かれのこうどうはきみょうにみえる。
His behavior seems strange.
奇抜なデザインが注目を集めた。
きばつなでざいんがちゅうもくをあつめた。
The eccentric design drew attention.
Vocabulary using 奇
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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