面白い
おもしろい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Interesting / Funny
Examples
面白い映画を見ました。
I watched an interesting movie.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「面白い」is an adjective meaning "Interesting / Funny." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「面白い」is read as「おもしろい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「面白い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「面白い」mean in Japanese?+
「面白い」means "Interesting / Funny". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「面白い」?+
「面白い」is read as「おもしろい」.
Is 「面白い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「面白い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「面白い」?+
面白い映画を見ました。 — I watched an interesting movie.
Practice 「面白い」 with spaced repetition