English–Japanese

“interesting” in Japanese

Japanese

Also興味深い (kyōmibukai)

Pronunciation

Romajiomoshiroi

Example

この本は面白いです。ko no hon wa omo shiro i de su

This book is interesting.

Illustration for 面白い (interesting)

How to say “interesting” in Japanese

“Interesting” in Japanese is 面白い (omoshiroi).

Marks a response in which curiosity and enjoyment arise from something seen, heard, or experienced.

Full entry for 面白い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 面白い

この絵本は面白いです。ko no e hon wa omo shiro i de su

This picture book is interesting.

旅行先で面白い店を見つけました。ryo kō saki de omo shiro i mise o mi tsu ke ma shi ta

I found an interesting shop while traveling.

Tips for using 面白い

  • The phrase 面白そう (omoshirosō, "seems interesting or fun") uses the same adjective with そう (sō, "seems") to describe an apparent impression.

Other Japanese words for “interesting”

その研究結果は興味深いです。so no ken kyū kek ka wa kyō mi buka i de su

The results of that study are interesting.

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