匂 — 4 strokes ／ Radical「勹」
道2High school graduate / general ／ 4 strokes ／ Radical「勹」
- On
- —
- Kun
- にお.う・にお.い・にお.わせる
- Meaning
- scent; smell
Origin
A character made in Japan to show a fragrance rising: a smell as the nose perceives it.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| におう | 匂う・匂い Compare: 臭う |
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Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 匂いにおい
smell; scent
- 匂い袋においぶくろ
scent sachet
Example
台所からいい匂いがしてきた。
A good smell came drifting from the kitchen.
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