臭
Reading: しゅう
Meaning: stink, odor (esp. unpleasant), unpleasant characteristic
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Example Sentence
A bad smell wafts through the room.
Usage Notes
Used in compounds to indicate bad smells (悪臭) or, figuratively, unpleasant characteristics (役人臭 'bureaucratic stiffness'). Can also be used in technical terms related to chemistry (臭素 'bromine').
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