How do you say "It is interesting." in Japanese?

"It is interesting." in Japanese is "おもしろいですね。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘It is interesting.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "おもしろいですね。" mean in English?

"おもしろいですね。" means "It is interesting." in English. Usage tip: [おもしろいですね] means 'That's interesting' or 'It's interesting, isn't it?' It sounds engaged and friendly.

おもしろいですね。

omoshiroi desu ne

[oh-moh-shee-roy dess neh]

💬 Usage Tip: [おもしろいですね] means 'That's interesting' or 'It's interesting, isn't it?' It sounds engaged and friendly.

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a great response when someone explains differences among beer brands. It shows interest without needing a strong opinion yet.

Phrase Breakdown

おもしろい

omoshiroi

[oh-moh-shee-roy]

interesting / fun

An i-adjective meaning something is interesting, amusing, or enjoyable.

Example

サントリーの話はおもしろいです。

The talk about Suntory is interesting.

ですね

desu ne

isn't it?; right?

Adds agreement or soft confirmation in a polite way.

Example

いいですね。

That's nice, isn't it?

Words in this phrase

です

desu

[dess]

to be / is / am / are

A polite copula used to make a statement sound formal or polite.

Example

サッポロは北海道で有名です。

Sapporo is famous in Hokkaido.

ね

[neh]

isn't it? / right?

A soft sentence ending that invites agreement or shows shared understanding.

Example

アサヒも飲みやすいね。

Asahi is easy to drink too, right?

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