妙
たえ
tae
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 92 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
妙 is the kanji for "Queer". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is たえ (tae). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Queer
Also : Strange · Charming · Delicate · Excellent
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Readings
kunたえ/ taeonみょう/ myouonびょう/ byou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
女少
Example Sentences
不思議な妙な噂が町中に広まった。
ふしぎなみょうなうわさがまちじゅうにひろまった。
A mysterious, strange rumor spread throughout the town.
熟練した職人の妙技に深く感心した。
じゅくれんしたしょくにんのみょうぎにふかくかんしんした。
I was deeply impressed by the skilled craftsman's exquisite technique.
Vocabulary using 妙
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
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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