こと
koto
JLPT N411 strokesKanjiLevel 85 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

異 is the kanji for "Different". A common reading is こと (koto). You can also practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Different

Also : Curious · Unusual · Uncommon · Wonderful · Strangeness

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Readings

kunこと/ kotokunこと.なる/ kotonarukun/ keon/ i

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Stroke Order

11 strokes

Radicals

Example Sentences

異文化交流が盛んだ。

いぶんかこうりゅうがさかんだ。

Cultural exchange is thriving.

異常気象が続いている。

いじょうきしょうがつづいている。

Abnormal weather continues.

Vocabulary using 異

Grammar to study at this level

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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