匂
匂·smell, scent
- On-yomi
- none
- Kun-yomi
- にお(う)にお(い)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 匂い | におい | smell, scent |
| 匂う | におう | to smell (of something) |
| 匂わせる | におわせる | to hint at, to imply |
| 匂い袋 | においぶくろ | scented sachet |
Example sentences
台所からいい匂いがしてきた。
だいどころからいいにおいがしてきた。
A good smell came from the kitchen.
大臣は辞任を匂わせた。
だいじんはじにんをにおわせた。
The minister hinted at resigning.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 匂 is a Japanese-made kanji and has no on-reading
- Writing 匂い for a bad smell — that should be 臭い
Memory aid
Picture it
The wrapping stroke 勹 curling around 匕: a scent that wraps itself around you.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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