How to say “smelly” in Japanese | 臭い (くさい、kusai)

21.02.2024

The Japanese vocabulary「臭い (くさい、kusai)」means “smelly.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Word臭い
Hiraganaくさい
Romaji Readingkusai
English Meaningsmelly
(Dictionary & Plain Form)

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 (におい)」is explained here.

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

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Japanese Sentenceいつの間まにか枕まくらが臭くさくなっている。
Romaji ReadingItsunomanika makura ga kusaku natte iru.
English MeaningBefore I knew it, the pillow got smelly and is still smelly.
(Plain Form)

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Japanese Sentenceいつの間にか枕が臭くなっています。
Romaji ReadingItsunomanika makura ga kusaku natte imasu.
English MeaningBefore I knew it, the pillow got smelly and is still smelly.
(Polite Form)
Japanese Sentence足あしが臭くさいので、先さきにお風呂ふろに入はいる。
Romaji ReadingAshi ga kusai node, saki ni ofuro ni hairu.
English MeaningMy feet stink, so I’ll take a bath first. (Plain Form)
Japanese Sentence足が臭いので、先にお風呂に入ります。
Romaji ReadingAshi ga kusai node, saki ni ofuro ni hairimasu.
English MeaningMy feet stink, so I’ll take a bath first. (Polite Form)
Japanese Sentenceこのタオルは洗濯せんたくしたのに臭くさい。
Romaji ReadingKono taoru wa sentaku shita noni kusai.
English MeaningThis towel stinks even though I washed it. (Plain Form)
Japanese Sentenceこのタオルは洗濯したのに臭いです。
Romaji ReadingKono taoru wa sentaku shita noni kusai desu.
English MeaningThis towel stinks even though I washed it. (Polite Form)
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