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strange

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. strange
2. odd

This な-adjective describes something strange, bizarre, or peculiar in a way that feels unsettling or hard to explain. It is stronger than simply "unusual" and often carries a sense of mystery or unease.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"What a strange coincidence," she said with a laugh, waving it off.

Sentence 2

She confided to a colleague that "the boss has been acting strange."

Sentence 3

How come you're the only one who's strangely full of energy?

Sentence 4

The president was on guard, saying "the market is behaving strangely."

Sentence 5

"There's a strange noise," my dad said, looking up at the ceiling.