Vocabulary
What does 匂う (におう, niou) mean?
匂う (におう, niou) means to smell, to give off a scent; to hint at.
Quick facts| Reading | におう |
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| Romaji | niou |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonniou
to smell, to give off a scent; to hint at
- 1godan verb · intransitive to be fragrant; to smell (good)
- 2godan verb · intransitive to stink; to smell (bad)
- 3godan verb · intransitive to glow; to be bright
- 4godan verb · intransitive to smack of; to show hints of
Example sentences
台所からカレーが匂う。
The smell of curry drifts from the kitchen.
庭のばらが甘く匂っている。
The roses in the garden give off a sweet scent.
