— suspicious, mystery, apparition

  • JLPT N1
  • 8 strokes
  • Secondary (Jōyō)
  • Radical 心
  • #1634 most frequent

Readings

On'yomi
カイ
Kun'yomi
あや.しいあや.しむ

Example words

  • 怪獣かいじゅうmonster
  • 怪しいあやしい(1) suspicious; dubious; doubtful; dodgy; suspicious (referring to a potential amorous relation); dangerous (e.g. financial situation); ominous (e.g. weather); strange; shady; fishy (2) charming; bewitching; mysterious
  • 怪我けがinjury (to animate object); hurt