Translation of Japanese word "おかしい" to English
おかしい
おかしい
[okashii]
IPA: /okɕiɪ/
Meaning
AdjectiveNot normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
How to use
おかしい (okashii) — 'strange / weird / funny / amusing'. 話がおかしい — story is funny/strange. おかしな行動 — strange behavior.
🇬🇧 English
strange / funny
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: おかしい
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おかしい
Romaji Transcription: okashii
Example Sentences
彼はおかしいことをする。
かれはおかしいことをする。
He does something strange.
彼女はおかしいことを言う。
かのじょはおかしいことをいう。
She says something strange.
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The Japanese word "おかしい" means "strange / funny" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Something strange or peculiar.".
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