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匂
Kun'yomi
にお.う・にお.い・にお.わせる
niou / nioi / niowaseru
fragrant · stink · glow · insinuate · (kokuji)
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Component Breakdown
匂=
勹匕
勹 + 匕
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of wrap and two. Wrapped two.
Symbolism
Smell, scent, odor. Represents smell.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
人はいさ 心も知らず ふるさとは 花ぞ昔の 香に匂ひける
Poem #35 from Hyakunin Isshu
紀貫之Ki no Tsurayuki
10th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 匂 mean in Japanese?
匂 means fragrant, stink, glow, insinuate, (kokuji).
How do you read 匂?
Kun'yomi: にお.う、にお.い、にお.わせる (niou, nioi, niowaseru).
How many strokes does 匂 have?
匂 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 勹 (wrap).
Is 匂 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 匂 (fragrant, stink, glow, insinuate, (kokuji)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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