おかしな

pre-noun adjectival

strange; odd; peculiar

Used when something feels unusual, out of place, or not quite right; can be neutral or mildly negative.

• おかしな音おとがするけど、大だい丈じょう夫ぶ？

  There's a strange noise—are you okay?

• 彼かれの行こう動どうはちょっとおかしなところがある。

  His behavior has some odd aspects.

pre-noun adjectival

wrong; unsuitable; improper

Implies that something is morally or socially off, inappropriate, or not as it should be.

• そんなおかしなことを言いってはいけない。

  You shouldn't say such improper things.

• おかしな服ふく装そうで式しきに出でるわけにはいかない。

  I can't attend the ceremony in unsuitable clothes.

pre-noun adjectival

suspicious; fishy

Suggests that something seems dubious or not trustworthy; often used when doubting a situation or person.

• あの話はなしはどうもおかしな気きがする。

  That story sounds suspicious to me.

• おかしな人じん物ぶつが家いえの周まわりをうろついていた。

  A suspicious person was lurking around the house.