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面白い
Omoshiroi means funny and interesting at once, so calling a lecture omoshiroi does not imply it was comedic. To specify laughter, Japanese speakers use okashii or warieru. Being told you are an omoshiroi person is a genuine compliment.
Examples in context
この映画は思ったより面白い。
This film is funnier than I expected.
面白い人だと言われるのは褒め言葉だ。
Being called a funny person is a compliment.
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