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VocabJLPT N3

strange

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. strange
2. odd

This na-adjective describes something that appears strange, abnormal, or unsettling in a way that stands out from the ordinary. It is used when something looks or feels deeply unusual, often with a sense of unease or eeriness.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My new boss has this unnervingly sharp stare — it's so uncomfortable!

Sentence 2

I happened to catch the way he laughed and it was just… off.

Sentence 3

There are a weird number of cats gathering nearby — something going on?

Sentence 4

If it were truly a coincidence, isn't there a suspiciously high number of matches?

Sentence 5

Why is this room so insanely hot?!