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Statement indicating something is engaging or amusing.
문화적 배경
The concept of 'Omoshiro-shugi' (Interesting-ism) is a driving force in Japanese media and product design. If something isn't 'omoshiroi,' it's often considered not worth doing. In Osaka, being called 'omoshiroi' is often a higher compliment than being called 'kind' or 'smart.' Humor is a core part of the regional identity. Saying '{面白|おもしろ}いですね' in a meeting can be a 'soft no.' It acknowledges the effort of the idea without committing to its implementation. The character 'w' (from 'warai') is the digital equivalent of saying something is {面白い|おもしろい}. Multiple 'w's (wwwww) indicate something is very funny.
The 'Aizuchi' Power
If you don't know what to say in a conversation, just nod and say '{面白|おもしろ}いですね.' It makes you sound like a great listener.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. A flat '{面白|おもしろ}いですね' can sound like you are bored or think the person is weird.
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Statement indicating something is engaging or amusing.
The 'Aizuchi' Power
If you don't know what to say in a conversation, just nod and say '{面白|おもしろ}いですね.' It makes you sound like a great listener.
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone. A flat '{面白|おもしろ}いですね' can sound like you are bored or think the person is weird.
Kansai Flavor
Use '{おもろい|おもろい}' if you want to sound more friendly and down-to-earth, especially in western Japan.
Conjugation Trick
Always remember: {面白い|おもしろい} is an I-adjective. Never use 'da' or 'deshita' directly after the 'i'.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence about a movie you saw yesterday.
{昨日|きのう}の{映画|えいが}はとても（ ）です。
Since the movie was 'yesterday' ({昨日|きのう}), you must use the past tense {面白|おもしろ}かった.
Fill in the blank with the negative form of {面白い|おもしろい}.
この{本|ほん}はあまり（ ）。
The negative form of an i-adjective is 'root + kunai'.
Which word is more appropriate: {面白い|おもしろい} or {楽|たの}しい?
You are at a theme park having a great time on the rides.
When you are personally having fun and enjoying an activity, {楽|たの}しい is the correct choice.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: {日本|にほん}の{アニメ|あにめ}についてどう{思|おも}いますか？ B: （ ）
To express an opinion, use 'Adjective + to omoimasu'.
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시각 학습 자료
{面白い|おもしろい} vs {楽|たの}しい
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제{昨日|きのう}の{映画|えいが}はとても（ ）です。
Since the movie was 'yesterday' ({昨日|きのう}), you must use the past tense {面白|おもしろ}かった.
この{本|ほん}はあまり（ ）。
The negative form of an i-adjective is 'root + kunai'.
You are at a theme park having a great time on the rides.
When you are personally having fun and enjoying an activity, {楽|たの}しい is the correct choice.
A: {日本|にほん}の{アニメ|あにめ}についてどう{思|おも}いますか？ B: （ ）
To express an opinion, use 'Adjective + to omoimasu'.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it means they are 'funny' or 'have an interesting personality.' It doesn't mean they are 'attractive.'
{興味深|きょうみぶか}い is more formal and used for intellectual interest, while {面白い|おもしろい} is more common and includes humor.
Yes, but use the polite form: '{面白|おもしろ}いですね' or '{面白|おもしろ}いと{思|おも}います.'
You can say '{全|ぜん}{然|ぜん}{面白|おもしろ}くない' (zenzen omoshirokunai).
Yes, in certain contexts, it can mean 'strange' or 'unusual,' similar to 'interesting' in English.
Because it's an i-adjective, and i-adjectives have their own past tense ending (-katta).
Rarely. If used, it means the food is 'experimental' or 'unusual,' not necessarily 'delicious.'
It means doing something 'half for fun' or 'just for kicks,' often with a negative connotation of not being serious.
It is written as {面白い|おもしろい}.
Yes, 'omoro' or 'ukeru' are common slang alternatives for 'funny.'
관련 표현
{楽|たの}しい
similarFun / Enjoyable
{興味深|きょうみぶか}い
specialized formDeeply interesting
{可笑|おか}しい
similarFunny / Strange
{退屈|たいくつ}な
contrastBoring
{滑稽|こっけい}な
specialized formComical / Ludicrous
