匂う (におう)to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink

to be fragrant; to smell (good)Godan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb
to stink; to smell (bad)Godan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb
to glow; to be brightGodan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb
to smack of; to show hints ofGodan verb with 'u' ending, intransitive verb

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Kanji in 匂う

匂Fragrant; Stink; GlowRead with its kun'yomi here

Words that share its kanji

匂いにおいodour; odor
匂においodour; odor
匂いがするにおいがするto smell; to smell of
匂いたつにおいたつto be fragrant; to give out a smell
匂いやかにおいやかsweet-scented
匂い油においあぶらperfumed hair oil
匂い玉においだまtonsil stone; tonsillolith
匂い立つにおいたつto be fragrant; to give out a smell

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