香(かお)り

かおり
noun
fragrance, aroma, scent
1. fragrance, aroma, scent
A pleasant smell, often from flowers, food, or perfume.
花(はな)のいい香(かお)りがする。
There's a nice floral fragrance.
コーヒーの香(かお)りが好(す)きです。
I like the aroma of coffee.
香(かお)りを楽(たの)しむ。
To enjoy the fragrance.

香(かお)り refers specifically to pleasant smells—fragrances from flowers, perfume, coffee, etc.

Common patterns

Similar words

  • 香(かお)り: fragrance (always pleasant)
  • 匂(にお)い: smell (can be good or bad)
  • 臭(にお)い: stench (usually bad)
  • 臭(くさ)い: stinky (adjective)

Related words

Related Words

Compare: 匂(にお)い (smell)
Compare: 臭(くさ)い (stinky)
Related: 香水(こうすい) (perfume)
Related: 香(かお)る (verb)
Compare: 風味(ふうみ) (flavor)
Compare: 香気(こうき) (fragrance)
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Added 2026.1.10 17:42 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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