Illustration: On a quiet residential lane in Japan, a resident carrying groceries stops beside an osmanthus hedge spilling over a low garden wall. They lean toward a small cluster of flowers with eyes gently closed, nostrils lifted, and a pleased smile.

JLPT N4nounLevel estimated by Bebop

匂におい

nioi

smell, scent

臭い is used for an unpleasant smell. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

あの花はなはにおいが強つよいな。
That flower has a powerful smell.
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いい匂におい。
It smells good!
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この牛乳ぎゅうにゅうは変へんな臭においがする。
This milk smells funny.
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Kanji in 匂

匂fragrant; stinkKunにおう・におい・におわせる

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