Japanese word

興味深い

Pronunciation

Romajikyōmibukai

Meaning

  • i-adjectiveinteresting

Example

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.

Illustration for 興味深い (interesting)

More examples

その講演はとても興味深かったです。so no kō en wa to te mo kyō mi buka ka tta de su

The lecture was very interesting.

Core concept

Describes something that captures attention and invites further thought or discovery.

Common phrases

  • 興味深い話kyō mi buka i hanashi

    interesting story

  • 興味深い結果kyō mi buka i kek ka

    interesting result

  • 興味深い点kyō mi buka i ten

    interesting point

Similar words

面白いomoshiroi: Describes something that gives pleasure or amusement and may also hold attention through novelty.

Definition in Japanese

内容に関心を抱かせ、もっと知りたくさせるさま。nai yō ni kan shin o ida ka se mo tto shi ri ta ku sa se ru sa ma

Word origin

The adjective 興味深い (kyōmibukai) combines 興味 (kyōmi, "interest") and 深い (fukai, "deep"), expressing the idea that something has enough depth to sustain interest.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, "That's interesting" can express genuine curiosity or polite acknowledgment, so its force depends on tone and context.

Opposites

Related words

  • 興味深さkyōmifukasainterestingnessnoun

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