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嗅
On'yomi
キュウ
KYUU
Kun'yomi
か.ぐ
kagu
smell · sniff · scent
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'mouth' (口) with 'smell' (臭), representing sensing odors with the nose.
Symbolism
Symbolizes sense of smell, instinct, and detection. Represents animal-like sense of detecting danger or opportunity by smell.
Component Breakdown
嗅=
口臭
mouth + 臭
Words & Expressions
Words written with 嗅
嗅ぐかぐsniff
Other kanji with the same meaning
“smell”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嗅 mean in Japanese?
嗅 means smell, sniff, scent.
How do you read 嗅?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: か.ぐ (kagu).
How many strokes does 嗅 have?
嗅 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 嗅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嗅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means smell, sniff, scent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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