fragrant, stink, glow, insinuate, (kokuji)
匂 centers on a scent or aura that emanates from something: a fragrance, a stink, or a metaphorical glow or hint that spreads outward.
匂 is a kokuji (Japanese-made kanji) that combines the wrapping enclosure 勹 with 匕, likely to represent a scent or aura that envelops or emanates.
The outer 勹 wraps around the inner 匕 like a scent wrapping around a person. Imagine a fragrant aroma curling out from a container.
For にお, picture a fragrant flower with a strong scent that makes you say 'knee-oh!' as you bend down to smell it: knee-oh -> にお.
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smell; scent; odour; odor; stench
to be fragrant; to smell (good)
to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
sweet-scented
perfumed hair oil
to be fragrant; to give out a smell; to be enveloped in a smell
fragrant iris; sweet flag; orris
scent bag; sachet
sweet-scented
to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.)
woman who hints at having a boyfriend (on social media)
cherry tree with fragrant flowers
sweet violet (Viola odorata)
to be in beautiful full bloom