臭
Kanji · N1
臭 / stinking
Kanji for stinking, ill-smelling, or suspicious looking.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くさ.い、-くさ.い、にお.う、にお.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
臭 carries the meaning stinking, ill-smelling, or suspicious looking.
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Common compounds with 臭
汗臭いあせくさいsmell of sweat
面倒臭いめんどうくさいbothersome / tiresome / bother to do
臭いくさいstinking / smelly
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