strange

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 奇 means strange; its on-reading is き.
• Basic usage: 奇妙(きみょう) describes something strange or peculiar, while 好奇心(こうきしん) means curiosity.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A peculiar object and the wish to discover
  • 奇妙な音 means a strange sound. It describes a peculiar quality of something, such as a sound or shoes of different colors.
  • 好奇心に動かされて means driven by curiosity. It focuses on the desire to find out and act, rather than judging something to be strange.