“Scent” in Japanese
Short answer
Scent in Japanese is “臭跡” (shuuseki). Full meaning: scent, trail, spoor.
Other ways to say “Scent” in Japanese
遺臭
ishuu scent (of an animal while hunting)
匂い
nioi odour, odor, scent, smell, stench; aura, whiff, smacks of ..., sense, flavour, flavor
香水
kagawa perfume, scent; scented water used for purification, water offering to Buddha
香り
kaori aroma, fragrance, scent, smell
薫
kaoru pleasant smell, aroma, fragrance, scent; pleasant-smelling vegetation
ニオイ
nioi odour, odor, scent, smell, stench; aura, whiff, smacks of ..., sense, flavour, flavor
におい
nioi odour, odor, scent, smell, stench; aura, whiff, smacks of ..., sense, flavour, flavor
香
ka incense; smell (esp. a good smell), fragrance, scent, aroma, perfume
カホリ
kaori aroma, fragrance, scent, smell
匂
nioi odour, odor, scent, smell, stench; aura, whiff, smacks of ..., sense, flavour, flavor
手がかり
tegakari clue, lead, key, trail, scent, track; handhold, hold
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