異: the kanji for different; strange
異 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means different; strange. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
異 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
異 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
イ (i)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 異常いじょう · ijō | abnormal |
| 異動いどう · idō | personnel transfer |
| 異文化いぶんか · ibunka | different culture |
こと (koto)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 異なることなる · kotonaru | to differ |
| 異にすることにする · koto ni suru | to differ in |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 国によって習慣が異なる。Kuni ni yotte shūkan ga kotonaru.Customs differ from country to country.
- 今年の夏は異常に暑い。Kotoshi no natsu wa ijō ni atsui.This summer is abnormally hot.
- 春の人事異動で部署が変わった。Haru no jinji idō de busho ga kawatta.My department changed in the spring personnel reshuffle.
- 留学で異文化にふれた。Ryūgaku de ibunka ni fureta.I experienced a different culture by studying abroad.
- 二人は意見を異にしている。Futari wa iken o koto ni shite iru.The two hold different opinions.
Questions about 異
How many strokes does 異 have?
異 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 異?
The on readings are i (イ). The kun readings are koto (こと).
What JLPT level is 異?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 異
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.