This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

臭い

Reading

Kana: くさい
Romaji: kusai
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

stinking; smelly

2

suspicious; fishy

3

clumsy

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

Example Sentences

あいつが(くさ)い。
➥He looks suspicious.
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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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(きみ)(いき)(くさ)い。
➥You have foul breath.
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そう(みず)くさくするな。
➥Don't be so reserved.
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(かれ)がしたおならは(くさ)い。
➥The wind he gave off smells.
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