Translation and Meaning of: 匂う - niou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 匂う (niou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: niou
Kana: におう
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: be fragrant; to smell; bad smell; shine; be brilliant
Meaning in English: to be fragrant;to smell;to stink;to glow;to be bright
Definition: There is a characteristic smell emanating from things or places.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (匂う) niou
The Japanese word "匂う" (nioi) is a verb meaning "smelling" or "exhaling a odor". The etymology of the word can be divided into two parts: "匂" (nioi) and "う" (u). "匂" is a kanji meaning "odor" or "smell" while "う" is a suffix that indicates action or state. Therefore, "匂う" can be literally translated as "smelling" or "being exhaling a odor". The word is commonly used to describe the smell of foods, flowers, perfumes and other substances.How to Write in Japanese - (匂う) niou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (匂う) niou:
Verbal conjugation of 匂う
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 匂う (niou)
- 匂う intransitive verb
- 匂った past
- 匂っている present continuous
- 匂わない negative
- 匂わせる causative
Synonyms and Similar - (匂う) niou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
匂いがする; 香る; 匂わせる; 臭う; 香り立つ
Words containing: 匂う
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Words with the same pronunciation: におう niou
Example Sentences - (匂う) niou
Below are some example sentences:
この花はとても良い香りが匂う。
Kono hana wa totemo yoi kaori ga niou
This flower has a very pleasant smell.
This flower smells very well.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 花 - noun meaning "flower"
- は - topic particle that indicates the theme of the sentence, in this case "this flower"
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- 良い - adjective meaning "good"
- 香り - noun meaning "fragrance" or "smell"
- が - subject particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "the smell"
- 匂う - verb meaning "smell"
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "be fragrant; to smell; bad smell; shine; be brilliant" é "(匂う) niou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
