N4
におい (nioi)
におい
smell; odor; scent
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can refer to both pleasant (scent, 良い匂い) and unpleasant (odor, 悪い匂い) smells. Often used with verbs like 「する」(to make/have a smell) or 「かぐ」(to smell/sniff).
📝 Example Sentences
花のいい匂いがしますね。
The flowers have a nice scent, don't they?
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "におい"!
この部屋は変な______がします。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「部屋」で感じる「変なもの」は「匂い」が適切です。
English: A 'strange thing' perceived in a room is appropriately a 'smell'.
English: A 'strange thing' perceived in a room is appropriately a 'smell'.
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