嗅

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.

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?

Yes. 嗅 (smell, sniff, scent) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.