NichiDict

匂わせる

におわせる
臭わせる
[niowaseru]

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.)

2.IchidanTransitive

to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate

Examples

態度で不満を匂わせる

To imply dissatisfaction with one's attitude.

彼は退職を匂わせた

He hinted at retirement.

彼女は何かを匂わせた

She hinted at something.