匂い

におい

Smell, odor, scent

N4noun·nioi

How to remember it

The scent 'ni-ois' its way into your nose and lingers there.

Example sentences

  • この花はいい匂いがする。

    このはなはいいにおいがする。

    This flower has a nice scent.

  • 部屋に変な匂いがする。

    へやにへんなにおいがする。

    There is a strange smell in the room.

Usage

Used with 〜がする; softer and more pleasant than 臭い.

Related words

臭い匂う香り

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