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

臭み

臭味

Reading

Kana: くさみ
Romaji: kusami
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

bad smell

2

affectation; fulsomeness

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: ミ、 あじ、 あじ.わう
Meanings: flavor, taste

Example Sentence

最新(さいしん)のバイオ技術(ぎじゅつ)によって、(いも)(くさ)みを最小限(さいしょうげん)(おさ)え、非常(ひじょう)()みやすい「(いも)焼酎(しょうちゅう)」です。
➥It's very easy to drink potato shochu now that the potato-like smell has been reduced to a low level through use of the latest biotechnology.
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