Ichidan verb, transitive verb

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

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
匂わせる におわせる
 
 
 
臭わせる におわせる

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)