面白

おもしろ
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Interest or amusement; an older/nominal form corresponding to 'interesting' or 'funny' (modern equivalent: 面白い).

Noun or Verb Acting Prenominally

Examples

面白半分でその噂を広めてはいけない。

Don't spread that rumor just for the fun of it.

彼は小さなことでもすぐに面白がる。

He gets amused/excited by even small things.

そんな面白を追い求めるより、実務を優先しなさい。

Rather than chasing such amusements, prioritize practical work.

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