にお
匂
　
わ
　
せ
　
る

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
にお
匂
　
わ
　
せ
　
る
 匂わせる におわせる
にお
臭
　
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 (Late High School)
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)