N1

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N1
Meaning
odor, (bad) smell
Onyomi
シュウ
Kunyomi
くさ(い)、にお(う)
Formula
臭 = 自 + 大。

Story

臭 is analyzed as a combination of 自 (human nose), 大 (big) and denotes odor, (bad) smell.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.

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