におい

匂 い

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    smell, scent, odour, odor, stench
    臭い used for unpleasant smells

    • あの花はにおいが強いな。
      That flower has a powerful smell.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    aura, whiff, smack, flavour, flavor, mood

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword