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カビ臭い

かび臭い、 黴臭い

Readings

Kana: かびくさい、カビくさい
Romaji: kabikusai, kabikusai
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

smelling of mold; musty; putrid

2

old-fashioned; stale; hackneyed; worn-out

See also: 古臭い

Kanji

Readings: シュウ、 くさ.い、 -くさ.い、 にお.う、 にお.い
Meanings: stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright
Readings: バイ、 ビ、 マイ、 ミ、 かび、 かび.る、 か.びる
Meanings: mold, mildew

Example Sentences

かび(くさ)(あじ)がする。
➥It tastes moldy.
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この部屋(へや)はかび(くさ)い。
➥This room smells musty.
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