わす【におわす】

Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
    Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
  1. to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.)臭わす only used for unpleasant odours
  2. to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate
Forms
  • わす【におわす】Frequency rank: 47,038. – 47,982.
  • わす【におわす】
  • におわす
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.)
    2. This meaning is used when describing something that emits a fragrance or scent, whether pleasant or unpleasant. It can refer to physical objects, environments, or even abstract concepts that create an impression of smell.
    This flower gives off a very pleasant scent.
    His room smells of perfume.
  2. to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate
    3. This meaning refers to the act of indirectly indicating or implying something without stating it outright. It often involves subtlety or nuance in communication, conveying meaning through suggestions rather than direct statements.
    He hinted that there was something behind that proposal.
    Her eyes seemed to suggest a secret.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to let something off (a smell)to give off a faint smellto give off an unpleasant odorto give off a scent of loveto hint at somethingwords that imply or suggesthis expression hints at the truthto perfume with fragranceto insinuate a secreta scent wafts through the air
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