匂い
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Base noun form. Used to describe scents or odors, both pleasant and unpleasant. Can be modified with adjectives like 『いい』 (ii, 'good') or 『悪い』 (warui, 'bad').
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are walking through a park in Tokyo and notice various scents from flowers and food stalls.
匂い
におい
odor, smell
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a flower with a strong scent — you sniff and say, 『匂い』 (nioi, 'smell'). 'Nioi' sounds like 'knee-oh-ee' — think of smelling your knee after a long walk to remember the word!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『匂い』 (nioi, 'smell') is often used in contexts like food, flowers, or incense. For example, people might comment on the pleasant smell of 『お茶』 (ocha, 'tea') or 『桜』 (sakura, 'cherry blossoms') during spring festivals.
Forms
Base: 匂いBase noun form. Used to describe scents or odors, both pleasant and unpleasant. Can be modified with adjectives like 『いい』 (ii, 'good') or 『悪い』 (warui, 'bad').