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変な
hen na
Description
「変な」は、ふつうとちがって、おかしいと感じるものについて言うときに使います。
"変な" is used when talking about something that feels strange or unusual.
「変なにおい」「変な人」のように、名詞の前について使うことが多いです。
It is often used before nouns, as in "変なにおい" (strange smell) or "変な人" (strange person).
Meanings
変なhen na
strange; weird; odd (before a noun)
変な音が聞こえた。
I heard a strange noise.
変なhen na
suspicious; questionable; not normal
変な人が家の前にいる。
A strange person is in front of the house.
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Notes
- Form
変な = 変 (na-adjective) + attributive な before a noun; predicate form is 変だ.
- Nuance
変 is casual and broad; おかしい can also mean funny, while 異常 is more formal.
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