匂い
Common
Noun
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
smell;scent;odour;odor;stench
臭い used for unpleasant smells
あの花はにおいが強いな。
That flower has a powerful smell.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
aura;whiff;smack;flavour;flavor;mood
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
Other forms
臭い 【におい】 · 香い 【におい】 (search-only kanji form) · 匂 【におい】 (search-only kanji form)