Translation of Japanese word "面白い" to English
面白い
おもしろい
[omoshiroi]
IPA: /oꜜmoʃiroi/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf concern; affecting, important.
How to use
面白い (omoshiroi) — 'interesting / funny / entertaining'. 面白い映画 — interesting/funny movie. 面白くない — boring / not funny.
🇬🇧 English
interesting / funny
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 面白い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おもしろい
Romaji Transcription: omoshiroi
Example Sentences
この映画は面白いです。
このえいがは おもしろいです。
This movie is interesting.
面白い本を読みました。
おもしろい ほんを よみました。
I read an interesting book.
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Common phrases
- 面白くない— boring / not funny
Frequency rank: #185 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "面白い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "面白い" means "interesting / funny" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "面白い"?▼
The word "面白い" is read as "おもしろい" (omoshiroi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Describes something that is interesting or amusing.".
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