2 Japanese words read kagu

kagu (かぐ) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 嗅ぐ · 家具.

嗅ぐ

かぐ

To sniff, to smell

N3verb·kagu

How to remember it

Inhale sharply through the nose — 'ka-ku' to catch a scent.

Example sentences

  • 犬が地面の匂いを嗅いでいる。

    いぬがじめんのにおいをかいでいる。

    The dog is sniffing the smell of the ground.

  • この花はいい香りがすると嗅いでみた。

    このはなはいいかおりがするとかいでみた。

    I sniffed it because this flower has a nice scent.

Usage

Transitive; takes を for the thing smelled (香水を嗅ぐ).

Related words

匂い香り嗅覚

家具

かぐ

Furniture

N3noun·kagu

How to remember it

家 (house) + 具 (tool) — the tools that furnish a house.

Example sentences

  • 新しい家具を買いました。

    あたらしいかぐをかいました。

    I bought new furniture.

  • この部屋は家具が少ない。

    このへやはかぐがすくない。

    This room has little furniture.

Usage

Uncountable noun; counted with つ or generic counters for pieces.

Related words

家電寝具家具屋インテリア

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