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VocabJLPT N3

smelly

い-AdjectiveSuffix

Definitions

1. stinking
2. smelly
3. suspicious
4. hammy (acting)

This い-adjective describes something that has an unpleasant or bad smell. It can also be used figuratively to mean something seems suspicious or "fishy," as in a situation that doesn't feel right.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

See? The cat's litter box reeks!

Sentence 2

Watch out — that box might smell when you open it!

Sentence 3

The moment I walked in, I shouted "something smells!"

Sentence 4

Why does this room smell so bad?

Sentence 5

At this point, it's way too rank to put up with!