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What is the Kanji for 'Rare' and 'Different'? | 異

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Rare' and 'Different', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Rare' and 'Different' is 異.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rare, Different

    Reading

    kunyomiこと

    koto

    onyomi

    i

    Parts

    Rice field Well

    Example Word

    異なる: differ. The Japanese verb '異なる (ことなる)' means 'to differ' or 'to be different'. It is used to indicate a distinction or variation between two or more things, ideas, or situations. This verb is often used in formal or written contexts to highlight differences. For example: Their opinions differ「彼らの意見は異なる」(かれらのいけんはことなる). The two cultures are different「二つの文化は異なる」(ふたつのぶんかはことなる). Note that '異なる' is typically used in its dictionary form or in polite forms like '異なります (ことなります)', and it is less common in casual speech.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    453

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice field

    kanji

    Meaning

    Well

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wing

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 26 kanji contain the part 田 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Man

    kanji

    Meaning

    Town

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slender

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hometown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    Meaning

    World

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fruit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Field

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thunder, Lightning

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abbreviation, Strategy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stomach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Search

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invigorated

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accumulate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nose

    kanji

    Meaning

    Livestock

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tatami, Fold up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Base, Small fort

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seedling

    kanji

    Meaning

    Edge of, Shore

    kanji

    Meaning

    Armor, Shell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Apprehensive

    kanji

    Meaning

    Formerly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Capital, Suburbs of capital

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 井 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surround

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Respect, Respectful

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice bowl

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 異 mean?

異 means 'Rare' and 'Different'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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