“Weird” in Japanese
Short answer
Weird in Japanese is “面妖” (menyou). Full meaning: weird, strange, mysterious.
Other ways to say “Weird” in Japanese
妙
tae strange, weird, odd, curious; wonder, mystery, miracle, excellence; cleverness, adroitness, knack, skill
妙ちきりん
myouchikirin weird, odd, bizarre, curious
奇怪
kikkai strange, wonderful, weird, outrageous, mysterious
妙ちくりん
myouchikurin weird, odd, bizarre, curious
変てこ
henteko strange, weird, odd; strange thing, strange person
不気味
bukimi weird, eerie, ominous, creepy, uncanny, unearthly
気色悪い
kishokuwarui weird, disgusting, sickening
クーキー
kuukii kooky, weird; cookie, cooky
気色が悪い
kishokugawarui weird, disgusting
気色の悪い
kishokunowarui weird, disgusting, sickening
薄気味悪い
usukimiwarui weird, eerie, uncanny
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