おかしい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | おかしい | おかしくない |
| Polite | おかしいです | おかしくないですalso おかしくありません |
| Past polite | おかしかったです | おかしくなかったですalso おかしくありませんでした |
| Past | おかしかった | おかしくなかった |
| Te-form | おかしくて | おかしくなくて |
| Adverbial | おかしく | |
| Conditional | おかしければ | おかしくなければ |
| Tara conditional | おかしかったら | おかしくなかったら |
Describes something that makes you laugh or smile; can range from genuinely humorous to laughably ridiculous.
彼の話はいつもおかしい。
His stories are always funny.
That movie was so funny I laughed the whole time.
Describes something that feels off, unusual, or not normal; can be used for people, situations, or things.
You seem a bit strange today.
This machine is acting weird.
wrong; improper; inappropriate
Used when something is morally or socially off, unsuitable, or not right for the situation.
It's not right to say something like that.
His outfit is inappropriate for a funeral.
Describes a situation or behavior that seems dubious or not quite right, often implying doubt or mistrust.
I thought that story sounded suspicious.
There's something fishy about his explanation.
His story was so funny I couldn't help laughing.
He's been acting strange today.
You must be crazy to say something like that.
This milk tastes off.
I think the way you're saying that is wrong.
Something feels off about this shop.
おかしい is an adjective meaning 'funny' or 'strange', while 笑える is a verb form used to describe something as laughable.
おかしい is a milder adjective for 'strange' or 'off', while 狂う is a stronger verb implying actual derangement or breakdown.
おかしい is a common native adjective for something funny or off, whereas クレイジー is a trendier loanword often used for dramatic or extreme behavior.
おかしい is an everyday word for something funny or strange, while コミカル specifically evokes a cartoonish or performative style of humor.
おかしい is a plain, everyday word that can mean 'funny' or 'strange', while ユーモラス specifically praises a witty, good-natured sense of humor.
おかしい is a casual, everyday word for 'strange/off', while 異常 is more formal or technical and stronger in degree.
おかしい is a common, everyday word that can mean funny or strange depending on context, while 奇妙 specifically points to something odd or unusual.
Search-only kanji form; not used in normal writing.