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“funny” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiokashii

Example

その話はおかしいです。so no hanashi wa o ka shi i de su

That story is funny.

Illustration for おかしい (funny)

How to say “funny” in Japanese

“Funny” in Japanese is おかしい (okashii).

Refers to something that does not fit the normal expectation and may therefore seem funny, unusual, or wrong.

Full entry for おかしい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with おかしい

その俳優はおかしい動きで、観客を笑わせます。so no hai yū wa o ka shi i ugo ki de kan kyaku o wara wa se ma su

That actor makes the audience laugh with funny movements.

Tips for using おかしい

  • A speaker may use おかしい (okashii) for humor, an unusual situation, or a mistaken statement, so the described situation helps identify the sense.

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