面おも白しろおかしい

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Meanings

1

i-adjective

humorous; funny; amusing

usually written using kana alone

Describes something that makes you laugh or smile; often used for stories, situations, or remarks.

彼かれの話はなしはいつも面おも白しろおかしい。
His stories are always funny and entertaining.

面おも白しろおかしい冗じょう談だんを言いってみんなを笑わらわせた。

He told a humorous joke and made everyone laugh.

2

i-adjective

enjoyable; pleasant; fun

usually written using kana alone

Used for experiences or periods of time that are lighthearted and enjoyable, not necessarily laugh-out-loud funny.

面おも白しろおかしい毎まい日にちを過すごしたい。
I want to spend each day in a fun and pleasant way.

Written forms

面おも白しろおかしいUsage60%
Standard kanji spelling; usually written in kana.
おもしろおかしいUsage40%
Kana spelling is very common and matches usual-kana usage.
面おも白しろ可笑おかしい
Variant with 可笑 for おかしい; less common but still seen.

Kanji

面mask, face, features
白white
可can, passable, approval
笑laugh

Similar words

面おも白しろい
面白い is the standard word for 'interesting' or 'funny'. 面白おかしい is more emphatic and leans toward 'amusing' or 'entertaining', often with a lighter, more playful nuance.
可笑おかしい
可笑しい can mean 'funny' or 'strange'. 面白おかしい combines 面白い and 可笑しい to emphasize a humorous, laughable quality.

Etymology

Compound of 面白い (interesting, funny) and 可笑しい (funny, strange), reinforcing the humorous sense. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely arose as an emphatic expression.