Japanese

におい
Meaning: smell; odor; scent
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

臭
い

Example sentences

A strange smell is coming from somewhere.
鼻を突くような強い臭いがした。
There was a strong, pungent smell.
納豆は健康に良いと言われているが、独特の臭いがある。
It is said that natto is good for health, but it has a unique smell.
古代の戦場には、羶血の臭いが立ち込めていた。
The smell of raw blood hung over the ancient battlefield.

Usage Notes

When written as 臭い, it usually refers to an unpleasant or foul odor. For pleasant smells, 匂い is used.

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