How to say “bad smell” in Japanese | 臭い (におい、nioi)

27.09.2023

The Japanese vocabulary「臭い (におい、nioi)」means “bad smell.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Word臭い
Hiraganaにおい
Romaji Readingnioi
English Meaningbad smell

There are two types of reading of「臭い」. One is「くさい」and the other is「におい」. The meanings are different. The word「臭い（くさい）」is explained here.

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

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Japanese Sentenceドリアンの臭においは強烈きょうれつだ。
Romaji ReadingDorian no nioi wa kyōretsu da.
English MeaningThe smell of durian is strong. (Plain Form)
Japanese Sentenceドリアンの臭いは強烈です。
Romaji ReadingDorian no nioi wa kyōretsu desu.
English MeaningThe smell of durian is strong. (Polite Form)
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