How to say 'Strange' or 'Funny' in Japanese | 可笑しい

word

Meaning

Strange, Funny

Reading

Kanji

可Possible 笑Laugh

Explanation

The Japanese adjective '可笑しい (おかしい)' can mean both 'funny' and 'strange', depending on the context. When used to describe something as 'funny', it refers to something that is humorous or amusing. For example: That joke was funny「その冗談は可笑しかった」(そのじょうだんはおかしかった). When used to describe something as 'strange', it refers to something that is odd, unusual, or out of the ordinary. For example: His behavior is strange「彼の行動は可笑しい」(かれのこうどうはおかしい). The nuance of the word can shift based on tone and context, so it's important to pay attention to how it's used in conversation.

Part Of Speech

adjective

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1247

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting