1.
strange, mysterious
Difficult to explain or understand.
不思議 functions as both a na-adjective (strange, mysterious) and a noun (wonder, mystery).
Forms
- Na-adjective: 不思議な + noun
- Adverbial: 不思議に
- Noun: 不思議
Common expressions
- 不思議なことに: strangely enough
- 不思議に思う: to find strange
- 不思議な気持ち: a strange feeling
- 七不思議: seven wonders/mysteries
Common collocations
Cultural note
不思議の国のアリス = "Alice in Wonderland"
The word conveys a sense of puzzlement or wonder at something beyond ordinary understanding.
Related Words
Synonym:
奇妙 (strange, peculiar)
Synonym:
不可思議 (incomprehensible (formal))
Related:
変 (strange, odd)
Compare:
不可解 (mysterious)
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奇跡 (miracle)
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奇異 (strange, bizarre, peculiar)
Compare:
怪異 (mysterious)
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神秘的 (mysterious)
Compare:
謎めく (to be mysterious)