Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to give off (a smell, scent, aroma), to smell of, to perfume (a room, etc.). 臭わす only used for unpleasant odors.
  2. to hint at, to suggest, to insinuate.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
匂わす におわす
 
 
臭わす におわす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

fragrant, stink, glow
にお.う おり こう (11th)
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)
spoon, spoon or katakana hi radical (no. 21)
ヒ さじ (Kentei 1)