匂い

This is the 2074th most frequent Japanese word.

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匂い

"匂い" means "scent" or "smell."


Here, '匂い' refers to the pleasant smell emanating from a flower, emphasizing its positive and sensory aspect.

この花の匂いは素晴らしいです。

The scent of this flower is wonderful.


In this sentence, '匂い' indicates the smell associated with the cooking process, which can evoke different emotions depending on the context.

料理の匂いがキッチンから漏れてきます。

The aroma of cooking is wafting from the kitchen.


'匂い' in this context describes the odor of smoke, suggesting a possibly unpleasant or harmful sensation.

煙の匂いが部屋に充満しています。

The smell of smoke fills the room.