匂いがする
Reading: においがする
Meaning: to smell (of something), to have an odor
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Example Sentence
花 の 甘い 匂いがする
There's a sweet smell of flowers.
Usage Notes
Used to describe detecting a smell; can be used for both good and bad odors.
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