JLPT N1

smell; sniff; scent

Item 247 of 642 | 13 strokes | Radical: 口 (mouth)

Readings

On'yomiキュウ
Kun'yomiか.ぐ

Mnemonic

Using your nose near a MOUTH to SMELL something.

Example Words

嗅覚 (きゅうかく) sense of smell
嗅ぐ (かぐ) to sniff
嗅ぎ回る (かぎまわる) to snoop around