匂 (匂) - A character primarily used in Japanese (as 匂, & sometimes used in historical or variant Chinese contexts.

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匂 ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 勹

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匂 · 匂

A character primarily used in Japanese (as 匂, 'nioi') meaning 'scent, fragrance, aroma';

sometimes used in historical or variant Chinese contexts.

A character primarily used in Japanese (as 匂,sometimes used in historical or variant Chinese contexts.

Usage highlights

FragranceScentTo smellAromaticBad odor
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The scent of flowers(花の匂い - Japanese usage)
  • A fragrant aroma(良い匂い - Japanese usage)
  • Used in names for its aesthetic meaning(e.g., 匂坂 - Japanese surname Niōsaka)

Collocations

  • Fragrance(匂い - Japanese)
  • Scent(香りの匂い - Japanese)
  • To smell(匂う - Japanese)
  • Aromatic(芳香の匂い - Japanese)
  • Bad odor(嫌な匂い - Japanese)

Idioms

  • Not commonly found in Chinese idioms; primarily appears in Japanese compound words and phrases

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is predominantly used in Japanese where it carries the meaning of 'scent' or 'fragrance'
  • In Chinese contexts, it appears mainly as a variant or in historical texts rather than modern usage
  • The character's composition suggests something being wrapped or contained, relating to how scent permeates

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