臭う
N2におう
匂う
[niou]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
to be fragrant; to smell (good)
2.Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
to stink; to smell (bad)
3.Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
to glow; to be bright
4.Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
to smack of; to show hints of
Example Sentences
冷蔵庫の中が何か臭うので掃除した。
Something smelled in the fridge, so I cleaned it.
雨の日は排水溝が臭うことがある。
On rainy days the drain can sometimes smell.
焦げた料理がキッチン全体に臭う。
The burned food smells throughout the whole kitchen.