臭
stinking · ill-smelling · suspicious looking · odor · savor · fragrance · be fragrant · stink · glow · be bright
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of self and dog. Dog smelling own scent.
Symbolism
Smell, stench, odor. Represents smell.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Dignity of a king
Component Breakdown
自 + dog
Words & Expressions
Words written with 臭
Four-Character Compounds
俗臭芬々
ぞくしゅうふんぷん
vulgar; coarse; lacking in class
Proverbs & Idioms
臭い物に蓋をする
くさいものにふたをする
To put a lid on something smelly
To cover up inconvenient matters
Other kanji with the same meaning
Similar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 臭 mean in Japanese?
臭 means stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright.
How do you read 臭?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: くさ.い、-くさ.い、にお.う、にお.い (kusai, kusai, niou, nioi).
How many strokes does 臭 have?
臭 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 自 (self).
Is 臭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
臭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.