1.
abnormality, anomaly
A condition or state that deviates from what is normal or expected.
異常 indicates deviation from what is normal or expected. It functions as both a noun (an abnormality) and a na-adjective (abnormal).
FORMS:
- Noun: 異常 (an abnormality)
- Na-adjective: 異常な (abnormal)
- Adverb: 異常に (abnormally, extremely)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 異常がある (there is an abnormality)
- 異常なし (no abnormalities — medical/technical shorthand)
- 異常を検出する (detect an abnormality)
- 異常気象 (abnormal weather)
USAGE DOMAINS:
Frequently used in medical (異常なし on test results), technical (機械の異常), and weather contexts (異常気象).
OPPOSITE:
正常 (normal, normality).
Related Words
Antonym:
正常 (normal)