1.
fun; interest; appeal; amusement
The quality of being interesting, fun, or amusing. Formed by attaching the abstract-noun suffix 〜さ to the い-adjective 面白い. Refers to the inherent attractiveness or interest-value of something — a book, a sport, an activity, a person's talk.
The noun form of 面白い using the 〜さ suffix, which turns an adjective into an abstract noun for its quality. Used both for "fun" in the everyday sense and "interest / appeal" in a more analytical sense.
Common collocations
- 面白さが分かる: to come to appreciate (something's) appeal
- 面白さを伝える: to convey the appeal of
- 面白さに気付く: to notice the appeal of
- ゲームの面白さ: the fun of the game
Similar words
- 楽しさ: enjoyment; fun — focuses on the emotional pleasure, not analytical interest
- 興味: interest (in something) — your inclination toward it, not the thing's inherent appeal