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におう
niou
Description
「におう」は、鼻で何かのにおいを感じるときに使う言葉です。
"におう" is a word used when you smell something with your nose.
いいにおいにも、いやなにおいにも使えますが、ふつうはいいにおいのときに多く使います。
It can be used for both good and bad smells, but it is usually used more for good smells.
Meanings
匂うniou
to give off a smell, to smell (usually good)
パン屋の前はいいにおいがして、においますね。
The bakery smells good, doesn't it?
匂うniou
to smell bad, to stink
このごみ、ちょっとにおうよ。
This trash smells a bit.
匂うniou
to seem suspicious, to hint at something
あの話、なんだかにおうね。
That story seems suspicious somehow.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
匂う (with 匂) suggests pleasant smells; 臭う (with 臭) suggests bad ones.
- Form
godan verb; polite においます, negative におわない.
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