異常
いじょう
ijou
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
異常 (いじょう (ijou)) means "Abnormal". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Abnormal
Also : Unusual · Extraordinary
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Example Sentences
その異常な現象は、科学では説明できない。
そのいじょうなげんしょうは、かがくではせつめいできない。
That abnormal phenomenon cannot be explained by science.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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