Japanese with Manga

Strangeness and wonder with

奇 represents something that is different from the norm or an unusual state.

Etymology

This kanji is pictographic-phonetic compound, combining 大 (a large person) and 可 (to bend) for the sound.

Surprises

(Surprise attack)

奇襲(きしゅう) means a surprise attack made at an unexpected time or place.

It combines 奇 (unusual) with 襲 (attack) to show an unexpected attack.

Manga panel from くノ一ツバキの胸の内 showing example of Precisely because of the fundamentals with 〜からこそ.
くノ一ツバキの胸の内 » Volume 5 » Page 120

During a training session, Tsubaki quickly subdues Asagao. Sazanka uses this opportunity to launch a surprise attack, only for Tsubaki to anticipate it and take her down as well.

ツバキ:
「不意(ふい)をつくばかりじゃダメです。」
“You can't rely just on surprise attacks.”
「基本(きほん)があるからこそ奇襲(きしゅう)が活(い)きるんです。」
“It's precisely from having fundamentals that surprise attacks become effective.”
サザンカ:
「はい…」
“Yeah...”
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Wonders

(Fortuitous meeting)

奇遇(きぐう) means a chance encounter or strange coincidence.

It combines 奇 (strange) with 遇 (encounter) to show a remarkable chance meeting.

Manga panel from それでも歩は寄せてくる showing example of A not so chance encounter with 奇遇.
それでも歩は寄せてくる » Volume 1 » Page 33

On her way home from grocery shopping, Urushi sees Ayumu from shogi club at school.

うるし:
「なんだお前(まえ)か　奇遇(きぐう)だな」
“Oh, it's you. What a coincidence.”
歩(あゆむ):
「いえ　奇遇(きぐう)じゃないです」
“No, it's not a coincidence.”
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