(おもしろ)

おもしろい
i-adjective
interesting, funny
1. interesting
Attracting attention or curiosity.
この(ほん)面白(おもしろ)い。
This book is interesting.
面白(おもしろ)映画(えいが)()ました
I watched an interesting movie.
Studying Japanese is interesting.
面白(おもしろ)(はなし)()きました
I heard an interesting story.
This job is hard, but very interesting. I can learn new things every day.
2. funny, amusing
Causing laughter or amusement.
あの(ひと)面白(おもしろ)い。
That person is funny.
面白(おもしろ)(はなし)してください
Please tell me a funny story.
みんな(わら)いました面白(おもしろ)かったです
Everyone laughed. It was funny.
That person is funny and always tells jokes.
My friend is a funny person, and I'm always laughing when I'm with him. I love talking with him.

面白(おもしろ)い is an i-adjective meaning both "interesting" and "funny."

FORMS:

  • Adverb: 面白(おもしろ)
  • Negative: 面白(おもしろ)くない
  • Past: 面白(おもしろ)かった

MEANINGS:
1. Interesting: Engaging, captivating (books, movies, topics)
2. Funny/amusing: Causing laughter (people, jokes, situations)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 面白(おもしろ)そう: looks interesting/fun
  • 面白(おもしろ)がる: to find amusing, be entertained by
  • 面白(おもしろ)(ひと): interesting/funny person

CONTRAST:

  • 面白(おもしろ)い: interesting, funny (positive)
  • つまらない: boring, dull (negative)

WRITING:
Often written in hiragana as おもしろい, especially in casual contexts.

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