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.
その映画はおかしくて、ずっと笑っていた。
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.
今日はなんだか様子がおかしい。
You seem a bit strange today.
この機械、動きがおかしい。
This machine is acting weird.
wrong; improper; inappropriate
Used when something is morally or socially off, unsuitable, or not right for the situation.
そんなことを言うのはおかしいよ。
It's not right to say something like that.
彼の服装は葬式にはおかしい。
His outfit is inappropriate for a funeral.
Describes a situation or behavior that seems dubious or not quite right, often implying doubt or mistrust.
あの話はどうもおかしいと思った。
I thought that story sounded suspicious.
彼の説明にはおかしいところがある。
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.