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匂い
nioi
Description
「匂い」は、鼻で感じるものを言います。花やご飯など、いい感じの時によく使います。
"匂い" refers to what is sensed by the nose. It is often used for pleasant things like flowers or food.
Meanings
匂いnioi
smell, scent, odor (often pleasant)
この花はいい匂いがする。
This flower smells nice.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
匂い is often a pleasant or neutral smell, while 臭い (same reading) implies a bad odor.
- Etymology
from the verb 匂う (nioo), 'to give off a scent.'
In videos
“なんかステーキの匂いがするね。”
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