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奇

奇 — strange, strangeness, curiosity

Learn the correct stroke order for 奇 (strange), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)く.しきkushiki、あや.しいayashii、くしkushi、めずら.しいmezurashii
Strokes8
Radical大
Frequency#1367
Meaningsstrange, strangeness, curiosity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

怪奇かいきbizarre; strange; weirdna-adjective
奇異きいodd; strange; queerna-adjective
奇怪きかいstrange; wonderful; weirdna-adjective
奇襲きしゅうsurprise attacknoun
奇術きじゅつmagic; conjuring; sleight of handnoun
奇数きすうodd numbernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 奇 (strange) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 大.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 奇 is #1367, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

怪奇かいき — bizarre; strange; weird
奇異きい — odd; strange; queer
奇怪きかい — strange; wonderful; weird

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 奇 have?

The kanji 奇 (strange) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 奇?

奇 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 奇 mean?

奇 means: strange, strangeness, curiosity. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: く.しき, あや.しい, くし, めずら.しい.

What JLPT level is 奇?

奇 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.