異常

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noun★Intermediate

general

Something that deviates from the normal or expected state; abnormality

体調に異常がないか確認してください

Please check if there are any abnormalities in your condition

システムに異常が発生した

An abnormality occurred in the system

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Can refer to physical, technical, or behavioral abnormalities depending on context

Collocations

異常が見つかるan abnormality is found異常を報告するto report an abnormality異常な挙動abnormal behavior

異常な気象phrase

abnormal weather

異常事態宣言phrase

state of emergency declaration

In medical contexts, 異常 often refers to physical abnormalities, while in technical contexts it refers to system malfunctions

In formal reports or technical documentation, 異常 is preferred over more casual terms like 不具合

Combination of 異 (different) + 常 (normal/usual)

Often used in medical, technical, and safety contexts to describe deviations from expected standards

異

different

root

常

normal/usual

root

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