異常

いじょう

Abnormality, disorder, abnormal

N3noun·ijou

How to remember it

異 (different) + 常 (normal) — something different from the normal state.

Example sentences

  • 体に異常はありません。

    からだにいじょうはありません。

    There is nothing wrong with my body.

  • 異常気象が増えている。

    いじょうきしょうがふえている。

    Abnormal weather is increasing.

Usage

Common in medical and technical contexts; negative form 異常ない means 'no problem'.

Related words

正常異常値故障普通

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