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変人

An Eccentric


Meaning

An Eccentric, Eccentric, Oddball

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A strange person is an eccentric. They are also an oddball.


Reading

へんじん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 変人ぞろい

    a group of eccentrics

    変人ぶり

    acting eccentric

    変人あつかい

    treating someone like a weirdo

  • 変人と言われる

    to be called an eccentric

    変人とよばれる

    to be called an eccentric

    変人と思われる

    to be thought of as an eccentric

Context Sentences

この町には変人が多いらしい。

I hear there are a lot of weirdos in this town.

変人だと思われがちだけど、彼は天才だ。

People think he's a freak, but he's a genius.

あのアーティストは変人で有名だが、彼女のアートは本当にすごい。

That artist is famous for being an eccentric, but her art is truly amazing.


Kanji Composition