Kanji · N1

/ stinking

Kanji for stinking, ill-smelling, or suspicious looking.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
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

あせくさいsmell of sweat
めんどうくさいbothersome / tiresome / bother to do
くさいstinking / smelly
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