Definition of 匂い (におい)
にお
匂い
におい
nioi
Common word
noun
1.
odour, odor, scent, smell, stench(臭い usu. has a negative connotation)
2.
aura, whiff, smacks of ..., sense, flavour, flavor
Other readings:
臭い【におい】
、匂【におい】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
Related Kanji
匂 | fragrant, stink, glow, insinuate, (kokuji) |
臭 | stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright |