Stink in Japanese
"stink" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "stink". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
fragrant, stink, glow, insinuate, (kokuji)
Reading: niou
4 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of wrap and two. Wrapped two.
What it carries
Smell, scent, odor. Represents smell.
Related kanji for "stink"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for stink?
The most common kanji for "stink" is 匂, read as niou. It means fragrant, stink, glow. Related kanji: 臭 (stink).
How many strokes does 匂 have?
匂 has 4 strokes.