What does 匂い mean?
匂い is a Japanese noun meaning “smell” or “scent” in English. It can also be translated as “hint (of something)” depending on context. It is written as 匂い in kanji, におい in hiragana, and nioi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
台所からいい匂いがします。
There's a lovely smell coming from the kitchen.
この花は甘い匂いがします。
This flower has a sweet scent.